Posts Tagged ‘sister city’
Richmond’s Japanese sister city celebrates Obi Festival
Since Richmond established its sister city relationship with Shimada, Japan, local people have taken initiative to take the cities’ cooperation even further.
Read MoreSister cities, in name if not in deed, edge closer to a true financial kinship
Two weeks ago a Zhoushan business delegation visited the port, and this time they came to do more than shake hands. A new Chinese-based development, built in part with Richmond’s participation, is on the immediate horizon.
Read MoreResidents scruitnize Councilmembers’ foreign trips
City leaders recently took trips to Cuba, China, and Japan. While councilmembers say the trips foster economic growth and spur innovative thinking, some resident are wary of footing the bill to send city leaders overseas while Richmond grapples with a sizable budget shortfall.
Read MoreRichmond officials mix business and pleasure in China
Richmond representatives recently visited China and Japan. The expedition was, in the words of Councilman Corky Booze, “strictly business,” but photos and records from the trip make it clear that for at least five days the delegation was sightseeing.
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