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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) — A China-Russia sailing regatta with about 60 sailors from both sides kicked off in Fuyuan City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province on Monday.
The international sailing regatta “Fuyuan-Khabarovsk” is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister-city relations between Heilongjiang Province and Khabarovsk Krai, writes the Zhongxinshe news agency.
The event took place along the Heilongjiang River (Amur) from Fuyuan to the Brosco Mall shopping center in Khabarovsk. The distance between the two cities is about 65 km.
The organizers of the Chinese-Russian sailing regatta are the People’s Government of Fuyuan City and the Ministry of Sports of Khabarovsk Krai. The event is aimed at enhancing sports and cultural exchanges and strengthening friendly relations between the two countries. At the same time, it also increases the recognition of Fuyuan City, which will host the 7th Symposium on Tourism Industry Development in Heilongjiang Province this year. -0-