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Virginia's governor deepens China ties
The Virginia Governor is leading a trade mission to China in October to expand trade and investment ties with China in order to create jobs and grow and diversify the economy. "We hope to be signing some deals. Our economic development office has been working hard," McAuliffe told China Daily in an interview on June 5 in Herndon, Virginia, where some 100 visiting entrepreneurs from small and medium-sized Chinese firms were meeting local counterparts for possible partnerships. China is already the largest customer of Virginia's agricultural and forestry products. China is also one of the state's largest trade partners and a top investor in Virginia. Former Governor Bob McDonnell opened a trade office in Shanghai last year.
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Besides touting Virginia's rich history as the founding place of the nation back in 1607, McAuliffe said he also wants to convey the message in China that Virginia is the best place to do business in the US, citing Forbes magazine and CNBC, both ranked Virginia as the top state for business in recent years.
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
business
civic
diplomatic
Partners:
Virginia State Government
Chinese government
Participants (Types):
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe
Number of Participants:
100 visiting entrepreneurs from small and medium-sized Chinese firms
Exchange Date:
Monday, June 9, 2014
Continuing:
No
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Level of Government:
state/provincial
Location:
Virginia
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