Guangzhou forms friendly-city bond with Rio de Janeiro

The city of Guangzhou forged a friendly-city bond with Rio de Janeiro on May 28. 

From May 27-28, Guangzhou Vice Mayor Chen Zhiying led a delegation to the city in Brazil and signed a memo to enhance communication and cooperation between the two cities. In the future, the two cities will strengthen their economic and trade cooperation, as well as people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

As of today, Guangzhou has established sister city and friendly city relationships with 71 cities across the world. 

Chen Zhiying (R), vice mayor of Guangzhou, poses for a photo with his Rio de Janeiro counterpart. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]