On December 4, Deputy Director-General Hao Zhongwei of the Department of American and Oceanian Affairs met with Ms. Charlotte Christensen, Founder and President of Northwest Seasonal Workers Association of the State of Oregon of the United States.

Deputy Director-General Hao welcomed Christensen’s first visit to China. He introduced to the guests about CPAFFC’s major works, focusing on its important role in promoting sub-national government exchanges and developing sister city relationship. Hao pointed out that the face-to-face exchanges between local governments and peoples from China and the United States would enhance mutual understanding and trust, and thus promote the healthy development of the bilateral relations.

Christensen said that she had been long engaging in helping workforce at the bottom level and low-income people. She hoped to learn China’s experience in eradicating poverty through this visit. Christensen said that improving grassroots’ lives could bring along social stability. Although China and the U.S. have different political systems, the two sides should promote cooperation and exchanges based on common ground and interests to enhance common development.