In mid-March, anti-epidemic materials donated by Dalian arrived in Chuncheon, Gangwon province, in the ROK. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Since 1979, when Kitakyushu, Japan, became its first international sister city, Dalian has established friendships with 43 cities in 21 countries.
For more than 40 years, Dalian has conducted exchanges and cooperation with its sister cities in the trade, culture, science, technology, sports and other fields.
Dalian has also received messages for help from some other sister cities and institutions. The city's foreign affairs office responded with assistance.