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Honolulu, Chinese city become sister-cities
By Associated Press
POSTED: 04:16 a.m. HST, Aug 27, 2012
Honolulu has a new sister city relationship in China.
Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle and Mayor Zhuang Shaoqin of Fengxian District, Shanghai signed a new agreement establishing the relationship on Thursday.
Located along the coast in South Shanghai, Honolulu’s newest sister city has a population of more than 1 million. Like Honolulu, its boasts beaches, resorts and natural beauty that make it a popular visitor destination.
Honolulu now has 29 sister-cities, including four others in China.
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