Gong Zheng, Vice-governor of Zhejiang Province, met in Hangzhou with the delegation led by Tom Connor, Australia s Consul-General in Shanghai, on December 21.
Gong Zheng offered the delegation a friendly welcome and a brief introduction to the economic and social development in Zhejiang Province. Mr. Gong said that Zhejiang and Australia had maintained sound cooperative relations and frequent high-level visits, and had made great achievements in exchanges and cooperation in such fields as economy and trade, investments, culture, education, and international friendship cities. Mr. Gong also expressed hopes that the visit of the delegation would enhance their understanding of Zhejiang Province, and promote exchanges and communication in wider fields and of higher levels.
