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Iowa-China signed agreements worth $1 billion

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed agreements with Heibei Province, covering areas as agriculture, biomedicine, manufacturing, tourism and education. These agreements could be worth more than $1 billion.
Outcomes: 
This signing marked a recognition of the sister-city relationship between Heibei and Iowa.
Contact Info: 
Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
business
Participants (Types): 
Iowa Governor and Chinese delegation from Hebei Province
Number of Participants: 
Exchange Date: 
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
state/provincial
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