On July 9, Consul General Tang Rui paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Lord Mayor Richard Kemp, at Liverpool City Hall for in-depth discussions on deepening cooperation in various fields between the two sides.

Consul General Tang congratulated Lord Mayor Kemp on his new appointment, noting that Liverpool is an important port city in northwest England and has been recognized as the European Capital of Culture. The friendship between China and Liverpool has a long history. Liverpool is home to the largest Chinese memorial archway and the oldest Chinese community in Europe. The two sides have a solid foundation for cooperation across various sectors with enormous potential. He hoped that, taking the opportunity of celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai-Liverpool sister city relationship this year, both sides will continue to deepen bilateral cooperation in all fields, bringing tangible benefits to both parties.

Lord Mayor Kemp introduced the development of Liverpool. He stated that Liverpool attaches great importance to developing relations with China and is willing to continue organizing a series of celebratory activities for the 25th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Shanghai, to elevate cooperation between the two sides to new heights. The city government is willing to continue supporting local Chinese community activities, contributing to the development of a diverse society.