Guangzhou, the host city of the 2017 Fortune Global Forum, holds a roadshow in the city of Chicago, the United States on June 8. [Photo provided to newsgd.com ]
On June 8 (local time), Guangzhou, the host city of the 2017 Fortune Global Forum, held a promotion seminar in Chicago, America, which is the 8th stop of its global roadshows.
Cai Chaolin, Guangzhou's Vice Mayor, introduced Guangzhou's investment and business environment to Global 500 companies in Chicago.
According to Cai, Guangzhou and Chicago can learn from each other on many aspects. For instance, Guangzhou is an important transportation hub in South China and Chicago is the largest air transportation center and railway hub in America.
In recent years, Guangzhou strives to develop financial industry which is a strength for Chicago, as a financial center in the world. Guangzhou can draw experiences by establishing cooperation in the field with its American partner.
According to Wu Guoxiang, General Manager of Marketing of China Southern Airlines, the Southern Airlines in Guangzhou is planning to launch the Guangdong-Chicago direct flight in 2018, but details are still in discussing.
With a theme of "Open Perspective, Innovative Approach", representatives from Boeing, Walgreen and other leading US companies had a dialogue with delegation from Guangzhou on the roadshow.
