Aiming at being a modem, cosmopolitan city . Dalian is eager to make friends
with all countries and regions. The candid, sincere, and hospitable people of
Dalian have won many friends.
Dalian has now
established sister city relations with 11 cities in eight countries Japan¡¯s
Kitanyushu and Maizuni, Oakland City and Houston in the US, Germany's Bramen
Land and Rostock, Le Havre in France, Glasgow in Britain, Russia's
Vladivostok,South Korea¡¯s Inchon, and Vancouver, Canada. Frequent exchanges and
ever closer cooperation have made physical distance almost
meaningless.
One group of overseas friends after another has come to
Dalian, as have a large number of foreign leaders. While enjoying the vigor of
this young city, they have also left with us their thoughts and impressions of
Dalian.
Former UN Secretary General Doctor Boutros Boutros-Ghali exclaimed
China should be proud of Dalian, for it's a model of China's success in reform
and opening-up.
The Chairman of the international Olympic Committee, Juan
Antonio Samaranch commented: Dalian is unique. She has won wide international
recognition in many areas. lt's a huge economic and financial market.
Businessmen and financiers from both China and overseas have increased their
investments here. Meanwhile, athletes from Dalian have further strengthened the
city's good reputation by their excellent performances in national and
international tournaments, like the Olympics.
The former US Secretary of
State, Alexander Haig, noted :The vigorous city of Dalian is attracting the
world's attention; it has become China's leading commercial and tourism city
.The friendly people, the beautiful city, the advanced technology, and the
developed industry, together with its attractiveness as a fashion and art center
have all made Dalian a model of Chinese cities.
Dalian doesn't let this
praise go to its head. Its people continually strive to improve all aspects of
their city. They extend a sincere welcome to friends from all over the world.
Welcome to Dalian!
Dalian Friendship Square
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