[InKunming--Kunming] A fifty-people delegation, which was composed of foreign ambassadors, envoys, consul generals to China and their families from 19 countries, arrived in Kunming on the 15th of May. In the next two days, they had a overall investigation to Kunming ’s development and achievement in nature, culture and economical society. It is said that the visit is beneficial to Kunming in broadening foreign cooperation and providing favourable develop opportunity for key industries.

Delegates watch advertising video of Kunming.

The delegation visited Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd., ‘Colorful Yunnan·Ancient Dian Cultural City ‘project, Dounan International Flower Market & Distribution Center in Chenggong District and Stone Forest Scenic. The journey fully presented the plan and achievement that Kunming had made in developing ‘Big Health’ industry, including health-care, pharmacy, recreation, fitness, tourism and food in specific. 

Be commissioned to Cheng Lianyuan (member of Standing Committee of Yunnan Provincial Committee, party secretary of Kunming Municipal Party), Wang Xiliang ( deputy secretary of Kunming Municipal Party, mayor of Kunming) welcomed all the delegates for the visit. 

Delegates visit the flower market of Dounan International Flower Market & Distribution Center. 

Wang introduced, Kunming is a city with a pleasant climate and rich health resources; Kunming is a city with profound history, and is ranked among the first batch of National Historical and Cultural Cities; Kunming is an open and inclusive city, with 22 international sister cities and 17 international friendly cities around the world; Kunming is a promising city, which is now actively serve and join ‘One Belt One Road’ construction, as well as accelerate the process of building itself to the regional international center city. 

Wang said, a developing Kunming needs integration with the world, and needs help and support from all the foreign diplomats in China. He hoped the visit may help foreign delegates know more about Kunming. Meanwhile, he hoped Kunming can take this opportunity to build up relationship and deepen cooperation with foreign cities. Wang promised, Kunming will provide better environment and comprehensive protection for both domestic and overseas guests, to create a bright future with joint hands. 

Delegates visit ‘Colorful Yunnan·Ancient Dian Cultural City ‘project.

During the visit, Kunming also held a promotion activity. The promotion mainly introduced key industries, unique advantages and development prospect of Kunming to the delegation. The ‘Big Health’ industry, which was introduced as a major content, attracted lots of attention. 

Patricia Rodrigue Holkemeyer, Ambassador of Costa Rica to China, said that Kunming is a beautiful city with fresh air, clean water and pleasant climate. She suggested, since Kunming shares lots of similarities with Costa Rica, two sides may establish cooperation in various of aspects, such as building up friendly city relationship. 

Munehisa Uematsu and Tomokazu Ueta, officials of Embassy of Japan to China, also spoke highly on Kunming’ s scenery and climate. They said, Japan and Kunming may carry out cooperation in the field of medical industry, as well as promote exchanges between enterprises and universities of two sides. 

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(Editors: Tracy, Rachel)