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Roundup: 'Hometown diplomacy'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel just concluded her eighth official visit to China, which included a trip to Premier Li Keqiang's hometown of Hefei, capital of Anhui province, on Friday. Invited and accompanied by Li, Merkel's visit included trips to farmhouses and a local school. These examples of "hometown diplomacy" are often seen as efforts by various countries' leaders to boost ties with their foreign counterparts. Our website showcases a few other instances of this style of diplomacy.