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Iowa Governor Leads Trade Group

US State Governor Branstad leads a group of 50 people attending the 2nd China-US Governor Forum. The trip will include stops in Beijing, Baoding and Shijiazhuang in Hebei province, and Tianjin, where a celebration marking the 30th anniversary of the Iowa-Hebei sister-state relationship, and a US-China Governors Forum will take place.
Outcomes: 
Governor Branstad hopes to encourage more trade and investment opportunities during this trip and build on a wonderful relationship between Iowa and the world's second largest economy.
Source: 

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/us/2013-04/13/content_16398131.htm

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
business
diplomatic
Partners: 
China-US Governors Forum
Participants (Types): 
US Governors, Chinese officials
Number of Participants: 
50
Exchange Date: 
Saturday, April 13, 2013 to Friday, April 18, 2014
Continuing: 
No
Image: 
Level of Government: 
state/provincial
Location: 
China
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