Vice Presdient Xie Yuan met with Dr. Jonathan Strosmeth, policy planning staff from Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of State on June 8. 

Vice President Xie Yuan introduced about the history of CPAFFC and its work in recent years in promoting China-U.S. people-to-people exchanges, especially at sub-national level. Xie noted that CPAFFC will keep in close communication with the U.S. Department of State on how to further promote China-U.S. sub-national exchanges, including city exchanges. 

Dr. Jonathan Strosmeth said that sub-national cooperation is important in helping build a stable and strong U.S.-China relationship. The U.S. Department of State is supportive of U.S.-China sub-national exchanges, and is hoping to expand new exchange platforms for both sides in the areas such as city governance and urban planning, so as to advance the practical cooperation between cities of the two countries.