U.S. midwestern cities seek cooperation with China

Cargo ships sail on the waters of Mississippi river in Louisiana, the United States, Feb. 27, 2019. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

"I'm very optimistic about China-U.S. relations, especially after my visit to China, definitely excited about the potential opportunities for people-to-people exchanges so we can continue to strengthen the friendship with China," Parks-Shaw said.

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