Happy Birthday, Sister Cities

Mary Kane (center), president and CEO of Sister Cities International blows birthday candles marking the 60th anniversary of her organization at a reception in the Chinese embassy in Washington on July 15. To her left is Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and to her right is Minister Li Kexin of the Chinese embassy. More than 400 people from around the world attended the reception. China’s cities and provinces have set up 2,315 pairs of sister-ship relationship in 134 countries, including 258 pairs with localities in the United States. The reception on Friday also featured photo shows and performances. Chen Weihua/China Daily