International Exchange Xicheng District attaches great importance to international exchange and is ready to develop international relations of friendship, carry out exchange and cooperation, enhance its understanding of and friendship with the people of other countries and promote common progress and development. Xicheng District maintains relations of friendship with four foreign cities and has good relations with other cities. It conducts multiple forms of exchange with these cities in the fields of economy, culture, education, science and technology, sports, urban development and management. A number of enterprises, schools, hospitals and organizations maintain relations of friendship with their foreign counterparts and carry out successful cooperative programs. Each year tens of thousands of foreign friends visit the schools, hospitals, government offices, enterprises, residents homes and relevant institutions. Visits, forums and get-togethers have provided extensive contact with the people of Xicheng District and have enhanced mutual understanding and friendship. These foreign friends include presidents, prime ministers and ministers, professionals, students, housewives and religious respresentatives. Xicheng District often carries out different types of international cultural activities including, for example, international exhibitions, performances by foreign troupes and international sports competitions. [close]