When Shenyang, China Meets Katowice, Poland: Sister Cities Jointly Promote Development

The collection activity of photographic works themed on "Central and Eastern Europe in the Eyes of Liaoning People" was held in recent days. A special group of photos was received, including group photos of Polish friends in front of Shenyang's Imperial Palace and amazing moments of the concert of Polish pianists held in Shenyang. These photos have recorded the long-term friendly exchanges between Shenyang, China and Katowice, Poland.

Katowice at Night [Photo by Shenyang People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries]

Days ago when Zhu Gang, director of International Exchange Department of Shenyang People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries was being interviewed, he told the stories about the photos and detailed the people-to-people exchanges of the two cities lasting for many years. Shenyang and Katowice are both famous for industrial development and boast a long history and rich culture. Their friendly exchanges could date back to the 1950s. Ever since Liaoning and Silesia of Poland became sister provinces in 1988, the relations have been growing closer between the two cities.

In June, 2007, Shenyang and Katowice officially became sister cities. Ever since then, they have conducted frequent exchanges in various fields of economy, culture and education.

"Eurasian Equipment Manufacturers' Annual Conference", "2005 Shenyang, China-Poland Friendship Day", "2013 Liaoning-Poland Friendship Week", "Chopin

Works Solo Concert", Experience Sharing of COVID-19 Prevention and Control in 2020 and much more... The long-term people-to-people exchanges and cooperation have boosted the mutual understanding, support and trust of the two peoples, strengthened people-to-people ties and the efforts have paid off in multiple fields.