On December 20, 2023, Ms. Xu Wei, First-level Inspector of the Standing Committee of the Liaoning Provincial People's Congress, Mr. Liu Yang of the Ethnic Affairs and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Liaoning Provincial People's Congress, and Ms. Li Hongpeng of the Eurasian and African Affairs Department of the Liaoning Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries held an important meeting at the US-China Business Council office in Maryland, USA. Also attending the meeting were Mr. Li Qili, President of the US-China Business Council, Mr. Chen Fenchun, Honorary President, Mr. Xie Xintan, Honorary President, Mr. Liang Zhongping, General Counsel of the Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Michelle Han, Secretary-General, and Ms. Jia Xibei, Minister of Publicity.

During the meeting, the two sides had friendly and in-depth exchanges and conducted in-depth discussions on the economy, culture, ethnic and overseas Chinese affairs of their respective regions. This exchange is an important interaction between the governments and social organizations of China and the United States, aiming to deepen mutual understanding and promote friendly cooperation. During the meeting, Ms. Xu Wei introduced the measures and achievements of the Liaoning Provincial People's Congress Standing Committee in promoting economic development and improving people's livelihood. She shared the work of the Liaoning Provincial People's Congress Ethnic Affairs, Overseas Chinese Affairs and Foreign Affairs Committee in safeguarding the rights and interests of overseas Chinese and promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.

On behalf of the US-China Business Council, Mr. Li Qili warmly welcomed the Liaoning delegation and expressed appreciation for the progress Liaoning Province has made in various fields. He emphasized the potential for cooperation between China and the United States in the fields of economy, trade, culture, etc., and hoped that the friendly relations between China and the United States would be further strengthened through this exchange.

The following points were discussed at the meeting:
Economic Cooperation and Investment: The two sides discussed promoting economic cooperation between their regions and expanding investment opportunities.
Industrial cooperation: including manufacturing, scientific and technological innovation, green energy, etc. Jointly promote industrial upgrading and technological innovation to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.
Cultural Exchange: Through cultural exchanges, we can have a deeper understanding of each other’s history, traditions and values, and promote mutual understanding between the people of the two places.
Education and Talent Cultivation: Liaoning universities and Maryland universities can conduct academic research, student exchange programs, etc. This will help cultivate more talents with an international perspective and promote cultural exchanges.
Sustainable Development: The two sides discussed how to promote cooperation in environmental protection, social responsibility and other aspects in economic cooperation and jointly respond to global challenges.

The holding of the conference marks the deepening of friendly exchanges between China and the United States, laying a solid foundation for future cooperation. Both sides agreed to continue to strengthen exchanges, promote cooperation in more areas, and make positive contributions to the development of Sino-US friendly relations. This exchange has positive significance for promoting the interaction between local governments and social organizations in China and the United States, and promoting cooperation between the two countries in various fields.