Zhanjiang has marked 2025 as a key year for its foreign affairs work, expanding international ties while supporting local economic growth, officials say.
The coastal city in southern China has hosted regular visits by foreign diplomats, sent senior leaders overseas, and signed new cooperation agreements with cities in Europe and beyond.
Five new friendly cities were added, including Nice and Sceaux in France, Rovaniemi in Finland, and Mantua Province and Guidizzolo in Italy, bringing the total to 27. Authorities also provided targeted services for major foreign-invested projects and promoted Zhanjiang internationally through trade events and cultural exchanges.
These efforts aim to link the city more closely with global markets and raise its international profile.
Yu Gang, Secretary of the CPC Zhanjiang Municipal Committee, meets with the Consul General of France in Guangzhou.
Li Yongyi, Mayor of Zhanjiang, leads a delegation to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Zhanjiang signs a Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Exchanges and Cooperation with Mantua Province, Italy.
Zhanjiang signs a Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Exchanges and Cooperation with the City of Nice, France.
A delegation from the International Business Agency of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, visited Zhanjiang.
The Zhanjiang Municipal Foreign Affairs Office conducted a research visit to Xuwen County.
The China Xuwen County–Finland Rovaniemi City friendship landmark, the "Xuwen Friendship Ship," is unveiled.
Reporter | Chen Siliang
Editor | Huang Qini, James Campion, Shen He
