Hangzhou and Leeds have been sister cities since 1988. On March 1, a high-level delegation from Leeds paid a visit to Hangzhou Public Library led by Cllr Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council.
“The sister city relationship is expected to strengthen mutual cooperation. We would like to search for more cultural cooperation”, Mrs. Blake said.
Zhang Peng, vice director-General of the Bureau of Culture, Broadcasting, Press and Publication of Hangzhou expressed the hope that the new bonding would pave the way for more cultural exchange and development projects.
Besides, Mrs. Blake said she would love to help building a link between the public libraries of Leeds and HPL and promote the literature exchange and cultural exchange.
