Briefing of Friendly Association Between Xicheng District and Penrith City of Australia

Mar, 1995
Recommended by China Consulate General in Sydney, our district began letter exchanges with Penrith City, discussing matters concerning building up friendly connections.
Jun, 1998
Mr. Wang Changlian, Head of Xicheng District, led the delegation visiting Penrith City, signed agreement of building up friendly exchange and cooperation relations between the district and the city with Kevin Dwyer, Mayor ofPenrith City.
Jul 14, 1998
Mr. David Johnson, manager of Walts Group of Penrith City, visited Xicheng District with other two persons, and met with Mr. Wang Changlian, Head of our district.
Sep. 26, 1998
Ms. Jackie Greenow, assemblyman of Penrith City, visited and met with Mr. Wang Changlian, Head of Xicheng district.
Jul, 1999
led the 15-people delegation on a friendly exchange visit to our district. The two parties consulted on matters of exchange and cooperation, having promoted mutual understanding and friendship.
Sep. 1, 2000
Invited by Mr. John Batman, Mayor of Penrith City, Mr. Yang Shengbo, Chairman of Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of Xicheng District, led a 5-people friendly delegation to Penrith City, having further promoted the development of friendly cooperation of the two parties.
Apr. 15, 2001
Answering the invitation by Mr. David Bradbury, Mayor of Penrith City, Ms. Lu Xiwen, Head of Xicheng District, led the 8-people delegation on a friendly visit to the city, having strengthened cooperation and promoted friendship.
Apr, 2002
Mr. Zhang Wei, chief of Plan Bureau, led the administration training group of 12 people for a seventy-day training course in Penrith City.
May, 2002
Mr. Zhang Shijun, chairman of CPPCC, led government delegation of Xicheng District attending the opening ceremony of administration training course held by our district in Penrith City.
Jun, 2002
Mr. Cao Zengsen, vice managing chief of Xicheng District, led the economy delegation to visit Penrith City.
Feb. 20, 2003
Mr. Yu Xueqiang, director of Development and Planning Commission of Xicheng District, led a 10-people administration training group for a seventy-day training course in Penrith City.
Mar. 1, 2003
Mr. Liu Yueping, chief of organization department of the committee of Xicheng District, led government delegation of Xicheng District attending the opening ceremony of administration training course held by our district in Penrith City.
Oct. 9, 2003
Mr. Greg Davies, Mayor of Penrith City, led the 15-people delegation on a friendly exchange visit to our district and took part in celebrations of the 5th anniversary of building up friendly exchange and cooperation relations. Mr. Lin Duo, head of Xicheng District, met with all the members of the delegation. Mr. Sui Zhenjiang, vice managing chief of Xicheng District, had an informal discussion with the delegation about matters concerning exchange and cooperation.

Oct. 29, 2004

A delegation of 7 persons led by Mr. Zhang Guoyu, Chairman of People¡¯s Congress of Xicheng District visited Penrith City.
Nov. 8, 2004
Ms. Jackie Greenow, Mayor of Penrith City, led the 12-people delegation on a friendly exchange visit to our district and had some discussion on friendly exchange and cooperation relations between two sides.

Apr.8-12, 2005

At the invitation of the People¡¯s Government of Xicheng District, 4 runners from Penrith came to take part in the 2005 Beijing International Relay Marathon.

Sep. 29, 2005

At the invitation of Ms. Jackie Greenow Mayor of Penrith City, a delegation of 7 persons led by Mr. Lin Duo governor of People¡¯s Government of Xicheng District visited Penrith City. Mr. John Thain the new elected mayor Mr. John Thain and Ms. Jackie Greenow met Mr. Lin Duo and his delegation. During the stay of the delegation they watched 2005 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships.

Oct. 27, 2005

At the invitation of Penrith City Council, a judicial delegation of 6 persons of Xicheng District led by Mr. Guo Shenggui visited Penrith.

Apr.8-12, 2006

At the invitation of the People¡¯s Government of Xicheng District, 3 runners from Penrith came to take part in the 2006 Beijing International Relay Marathon.

May 21-26,2008

Xicheng District government delegation visited Penrith City to mark the 10th anniversary of the mutural co-operation agreement. The 10-year relationship between Xichegn District and Penrith received the recognition of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.


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