Changwon Special City Receives Delegation from Daqing City, China

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced on the 13th that it welcomed a delegation of six members led by Yang Shoude (楊守德), Vice Mayor of Daqing City (따칭:大慶), Heilongjiang Province, China, and discussed future exchange and development plans between the two cities.

This visit to Daqing City was realized through an unexpected visit by Daqing City, after being postponed for several years due to COVID-19. The two cities proposed and discussed various exchange plans including specific consultations for signing an international sister city agreement, as well as exchanges in administration, economy, culture, and youth.

Reception of the Changwon Special City Delegation from Daqing City, China.

Daqing City, located in Heilongjiang Province, has a population of 3.2 million and an area of 21,219 km². It was established as a new city after oil field development in 1959 and has achieved remarkable growth. The city’s name, Daqing (따칭:大慶), means “great celebration,” reflecting the discovery of oil fields.

Daqing is China’s top oil-producing city and ranks fourth in the world in oil production. It is an inland city without mountains, known for its petrochemical industry, but also boasts over 200 natural lakes and many hot springs, making it a city with beautiful natural scenery.

Yang Shoude, Vice Mayor of Daqing City, said, “We appreciate Changwon City’s hospitality and hope that Daqing and Changwon will sign an international sister city agreement and engage in active exchanges in various fields.”

Jang Geum-yong, First Vice Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, “We welcome the Daqing City delegation and hope this meeting will help both cities grow together as partners in the era of globalization.”

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