Qingdao recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the city of Edmonton, capital of Alberta, Canada, concerning an economic partnership, the Chinese-language Qingdao Daily reported on April 4.

Zhang Xinqi, mayor of Qingdao meets with Don Iveson, mayor of Edmonton in Qingdao. [Photo/qdbofcom.gov.cn]

According to the MOU, the two cities will cooperate on developing bilateral trade and business and have exchange of information and preferential policies for investment and trade. Particular focus will be placed on energy, tourism, education and culture.

The delegates of Qingdao and Edmonton sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation. [Photo/qdbofcom.gov.cn]

Attending the signing ceremony were Zhang Xinqi, the mayor of Qingdao, Don Iveson, the mayor of Edmonton, Liu Mingjun, Qingdao's deputy mayor and Ma Weigang, director of Qingdao's commerce bureau.