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U.S. Governors and Chinese Provincial Leaders Enter New Era of Engagement

Posted by Reta Jo Lewis / March 01, 2011

Chinese provincial leaders at National Governors Association meeting in Washington, DC Feb. 2011.

About the Author: Reta Jo Lewis is the Secretary's Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs.

As the United States and China continue to build stronger government-to-government ties, there is a growing awareness in both countries that increased cooperation at the subnational level will strengthen our bilateral relationship and benefit both our countries. The United States and China are taking steps to broaden and deepen bilateral relations by assisting U.S. and Chinese subnational leaders in expanding their own relationships. From February 25-28, Hunan Province Party Secretary Zhou Qiang visited Washington,… more »

Posted under: East Asia and the Pacific

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Facilitating State, Local Government Conversation With the Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change

Posted by Reta Jo Lewis / February 04, 2011

Wind turbines generate power in Searsburg, Vermont, July 21, 2005. [AP File Photo]

About the Author: Reta Jo Lewis serves as Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs.

On Monday, January 31, I co-hosted with the office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change (S/SECC) and the Bureau of Oceans and International Environment and Scientific Affairs (OES) over fifty energy, environment and climate officers, as well as representatives of their professional organizations, for a post-Cancun conversation… more »

Posted under: Behind the Scenes

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