Sister Cities

On February 27, 2004 had a sister signing ceremony with Governor Li – Heping District, Tianjin, China.

On August 21, 2003, Ashland signed the following Agreement with Madam Gao of Zhongbei Township, Tianjin, China. 

The City of Ashland, Ohio, USA and the City of Zhongbei Township, Xiqing District, Tianjin, China in the interest of building goodwill and friendship between two cities, and in the earnest hope for deeper understanding between the nations of the United States of America and China, hereby agree to Sister City Affiliation.

Arrangements based on Sister City Agreement

1. Both cities will make efforts to contribute to friendly relations between the United States and China.

2. Both cities will continue to communicate with each other and make further efforts to bring about the development and enrichment of both cities.

3. Both cities will make efforts to strengthen the ties of friendship through mutual visitation of its citizens.

4. Both cities will make efforts to promote mutually beneficial economic, trade, educational, and cultural exchanges.

We hereby certify that the foregoing agreements were adopted by the representatives of both cities at the meeting held in the City of Ashland, Ohio, USA on August 21, 2003.

Ms. Gao                                                                     William Strine

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Ms. Gao, Zhongbei Township                                           Mr. William Strine, Ashland, Ohio

Xiqing District, Tianjin, China                                            United States of America