On June 23rd , Vice President Xie Yuan met with Donna Walker, First Lady of the State of Alaska, United States and the Honorary President of Alaska Children 's Trust. Vice President Xie Yuan introduced the function of CPAFFC and its work in promoting sister cities relationship and China-US sub-national exchange mechanisms. He also expressed hope for more cooperation between China and Alaska in tourism, energy and other areas.
Donna Walker expressed her gratitude for the great hospitality of CPAFFC. She said that this trip brought her better knowledge of China. She would help to facilitate closer exchanges and cooperation between Alaska and China in the future.