Hangzhou, known for its stunning West Lake and booming tech scene, is gearing up for the China-US Sister Cities Conference in Hangzhou this week. And among the hundreds of American delegates touching down is Hosea Chew, Baltimore City Council’s director of administration. 🎉
Chew couldn’t hide his excitement when reporter Liu Mohan spotted him with a cool new find from a local souvenir shop—a handcrafted musical instrument he’s plotting to jam on during cultural exchanges. "I’ve been to China about eight times, and each visit surprises me," he grinned. 🎶
As a veteran of the Baltimore–Xiamen sister city program, Chew is super pumped to swap stories about Baltimore’s innovation scene—from smart city apps to street art festivals—with his Chinese mainland counterpart. It’s all about building bridges through creativity, tech, and a shared love for culture. 🤝
For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, this is a reminder that global friendships can start with a simple tune or a new idea. Who knows? Maybe your next startup pitch or your jam session could spark the next big collaboration across borders! 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
