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U.S.-China Sub-National Cooperation

The U.S. Mission to China launched a team to promote cooperation between American and Chinese sub-national leaders. Secretary Clinton and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi signed a Memorandum of Understanding supporting U.S.-China sub-national cooperation on January 19, 2011. This memorandum supports the establishment of a U.S.-China Governors Forum by the National Governors Association and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC).
Outcomes: 
They provide tailored programs and services to U.S. governors visiting China. They assist with promoting trade and investment, people to people exchanges and eco-partnerships, and facilitating provincial contacts, country briefings, and media outreach.
Source: 

http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/subnational.html

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
business
diplomatic
Partners: 
National Governors Association
Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC).
Sponsor(s): 
U.S. Mission to China
Participants (Types): 
US and Chinese government leaders
Exchange Date: 
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Continuing: 
No
Image: 
Level of Government: 
local
national
state/provincial
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