Daley blows in from the Windy City

NEW YORK - Chicago is promoting a variety of business opportunities for Chinese investors, from headquarters operations, renewable energy and logistics to transportation, finance and manufacturing, said Richard Daley, the city's Mayor. "We want to express that we want Chinese investments, and that our businesses are investing in China," said Daley, adding that great opportunities exist for Chinese investors in manufacturing, and not just in Chicago but also in the Midwest region.

Daley, who will retire on May 16 after 22 years in the job, is leading a group of business and civic leaders to China to present business opportunities to potential investors.

"The 20-strong delegation is the first of many efforts by the business community to promote Chicago for tourism and business," Daley told China Daily in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.