Southern metropolis lends global perspective for future prospects

The Guangzhou government has set up its first offices in the United States - in Silicon Valley and Boston - as part of its plan to promote the city overseas and attract global professionals.

The two offices will strengthen the city's exchanges with the US in scientific research and human resources, according to Cai Chaolin, Party chief of Nansha district of Guangzhou.

"The offices will actively communicate with scientific and research institutes, companies and government departments in the Silicon Valley and Boston," Cai said.