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The 2nd China-US Governors Forum Kicks off in Beijing

Six US state and territory governors and eight Chinese provincial governors convened for the second US-China Governors Forum. This year's forum focused on local economic development and job creation as the main themes of the event. The China-US Governors Forum was established by a US-China Memorandum of Understanding signed during President Hu Jintao's visit to Washington in January 2011.
Outcomes: 
The China-US Governors Forum aims to strengthen a sub-national dialogue between the two countries.
Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
business
diplomatic
Partners: 
Chinese and US Subnational Governments
Participants (Types): 
Chinese provincial governors and US state and territory governors
Number of Participants: 
14
Exchange Date: 
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
state/provincial
Location: 
Beijing, China
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