Authorize mayor's travel to China for sister city anniversary and conference
In Plain English
Richmond and Zhoushan, China have been sister cities for 32 years, with agreements covering education, business development, and cultural exchange. The mayor will attend a conference, meet with Chinese officials about future collaboration opportunities, and update their partnership agreement. If approved, the city spends up to $5,000 from the mayor's budget for the October trip.
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