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	The 4-day trip is the first since the association set up in 2007. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the delegation has been invited by Jiangsu Overseas Affairs Department.<br />
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	Mr. Edward Cai and the delegation was greeted by directors Gong Shigui, Shen Xiaojian, Yu Meilan and Shi Yu.<br />
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	Deputy Governor Zhang Weiguo also welcomed Edward Cai on behalf of Jiangsu government.<br />
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	Mr. Cai said the visit was an opportunity to &ldquo;set up a friendship bridge&rdquo; between the U.S. communities and Jiangsu province. He said that the association would help promote Chinese culture and traditional values into the modern multicultural society, and to explore more business opportunities as well.<br />
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	The delegation then toured Suzhou, Yangzhou, and Nantong.<br />
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	During the trip, the delegation successfully set up the Nantong Overseas Chinese Education Foundation and raised funds for Nanjing University, Nantong Public Welfare Center, and Nantong Overseas Chinese Museum.</p>
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	May 9, 2008</p>
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