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Beijing, Helsinki to link in green plan

The forum brought the European and Chinese mayors, local decision-makers, city planners, companies and NGOs together to share insights on promoting a sustainable future for the cities.

"Both European and Chinese mayors have expressed their support for this forum to explore more potential in urbanization," said Cui Hengde, secretary-general of the China Association of Mayors.

Gerd Schwandner, mayor of Oldenburg, Germany, said he has visited China 60 to 70 times.

"First, we expect to deepen our strategic partnership with Xi'an and Tianjin, in such fields as renewable energies and agriculture," Schwandner said. "We also hope to establish cooperation with other Chinese cities."

Looking for more transcontinental cooperation on sustainable logistics projects, Schwandner said: "The coastal city Qingdao is my first choice in China."

Questions:

1. What European city is Beijing’s sister city?

2. What are they planning together?

3. What is the focus of the plan?

Answers:

1. Helsinki, Finland.

2. A plan for smart-city development cooperation.

3. Green urbanization opportunities for investors from both cities.

About the broadcaster:

Nelly Min is an editor at China Daily with more than 10 years of experience as a newspaper editor and photographer. She has worked at major newspapers in the U.S., including the Los Angeles Times and the Detroit Free Press. She is also fluent in Korean.