Han Zheng Seeks Stronger US-China Tech & Climate Ties in San Francisco Talks

Vice President Han Zheng met with San Francisco Mayor London Breed this week, sparking fresh hopes for cross-Pacific innovation and sustainable partnerships

During Thursday's meeting, Han highlighted San Francisco's unique role in U.S.-China relations – from hosting November's historic Biden-Xi summit to its legacy as a tech hub. 'This city has always been a bridge,' he said, emphasizing goals to:

• Boost joint tech R&D projects
• Co-create climate solutions
• Expand student/cultural exchanges

Mayor Breed framed the visit as 'local action for global impact,' aligning with agreements from November's summit. Plans include expanding sister-city collaborations and green tech investments between Bay Area startups and Chinese firms.

Why it matters: With 60% of California's tech workforce being Asian American, these talks could shape everything from AI ethics frameworks to next-gen carbon capture tech. Stay tuned for updates from America's innovation capital!

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Han Zheng calls for economic, sci-tech cooperation with San Francisco

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