At the serene Zhijiang campus of Zhejiang University in the Chinese mainland, Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond had a lightbulb moment: "This reminds me exactly of the Ivy League." 📚✨
Desmond was in Hangzhou for the US-China Sino-American Sister Cities Conference, walking the leafy paths with reporter Liu Mohan. Between chats about sister-city projects, he was struck by the warm welcome and genuine friendliness of the Chinese people — a reminder that human bonds can skip over political drama. 🌏❤️
He even reflected on his time in Jinan, another sister city. "The hospitality was next level," he laughed, describing late-night talks with local hosts and shared meals that felt like catching up with old friends.
Looking ahead, Desmond is optimistic. With the APEC Leaders' Meeting on the horizon, he's rooting for direct talks between the top dogs. "Face-to-face diplomacy is where the magic happens," he said, hoping the presidents will seize the moment to bridge gaps and find common ground. 🤝
For us young pros chasing global trends, it's proof that a campus stroll or a sister-city dinner can spark big ideas. Who knew Zhejiang University could feel so Ivy League? 😉
Reference(s):
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