Canberra-Beijing Sister City Agreement
Summary
The Canberra-Beijing sister city relationship was formalized on 14 September 2000.
Beijing, the capital of China, is a major cultural, political, and industrial hub with a history spanning over 3000 years. The city has a population of over 19 million. It is a centre for education and research, with over 475 research institution and over 60 higher education institutions.
This sister city relationship aims to enhance cultural and business opportunities, focusing on:
- trade
- economic collaboration through business
- promotion of the ACT.
Previous delegations have explored topics such as:
- environmental management
- agriculture
- public administration
- tourism
- education
- hospitality training.
A significant event in this relationship was Canberra hosting a leg of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Torch Relay.
Major industries
Major Beijing industries include:
- tourism
- electronics
- chemicals
- automobiles
- machinery
- textiles.