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Sydney-Chongqing to develop new economic partnership
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-02-17 13:32
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SYDNEY: Sydney's economic ties with China are set to grow through a new partnership with Chongqing city, Lord Mayor Clover Moore revealed on Tuesday.
The Sydney-Chongqing Business Forum, to be held next week here, is aimed at developing and strengthening economic ties between the two cities.
Representatives of a range of industries including financial services, banking, automobiles, chemicals and electronics will discuss business opportunities.
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"To maintain Sydney's status as a global city, we must forge new links between the city, governments at other levels and the business community," she said.
A "friendly co-operation agreement" will be signed by the New South Wales government, the city of Sydney and Chongqing to promote and develop friendship and co-operation.
Chongqing is the largest and most populated municipality of China, with 32 million people living in the region.
