On December 1, Richard Muri, Mayor of Steilacoom, Washington State, USA, visited Hongkou and toured the North Bund Digital Exhibition Hall. Wu Weiping, Standing Member of the District Party Committee and Deputy District Governor, welcomed the delegation.
At the Digital Exhibition Hall, Mayor Muri learned about the North Bund's spatial structure, development status, key projects, and experienced the smart city planning of the North Bund within the city's One River, One Riverfront, One Port layout.
Mayor Muri expressed high regard for Hongkou District's vision of Creating a New Benchmark for Urban Development in the New Era. He hoped to further understand and promote cultural exchanges and civil interactions between Steilacoom and Hongkou District, fostering long-term friendly relations.
Wu Weiping welcomed the visit and discussed green environmental protection and new energy development with the delegation. He looked forward to enhancing friendly exchanges and deepening cooperation in various fields through the Mayor's visit.