Across America (March 31)

Heartland quest - Des Moines, IA

A Chinese business delegation led by Zhao Zhenge (fourth from right), US general representative of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, meets with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad (center) and local business leaders on March 28 at the governor's offi ce in Des Moines. The delegation, including executive offi cers from XCMG North America Corporation and Shandong Zhaowei Steel Tower Company Chairman Wang Hongqi (left), was seeking investment opportunities in Iowa's manufacturing sector. May Zhou / China Daily