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China-Canada Friendship Stories 2026 | EP. 56 The 25th Anniversary of the Sister-City Relationship Between the City of Xi'an and Québec City In recent days, a photo exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between the city of Xi'an and Québec City was launched at Chang'an Academy in Xi'an. The exhibition is jointly hosted by the Xi'an Municipal Foreign Affairs Office of Xi’an Municipal Government and Bureau du Québec à Beijing. Exchanges between Xi'an and Québec City date back to 1985. On May 11, 2001, the two cities officially signed a sister-city agreement. Over the past 25 years, they have maintained close high-level exchanges and carried out a wide range of practical cooperation, including cultural relics exhibitions, economic forums, educational exchanges, and collaboration in energy and environmental protection. In recent years, the two cities have further expanded cooperation in such areas as youth exchanges, innovation, and ecological conservation, making positive contributions to strengthening sub-national ties between China and Canada. In his opening remarks, Guo Min, Deputy Director of the General Office of the Xi'an Municipal Government, noted that Xi'an, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, and Québec City, the heart of French-speaking culture in North America, are both cities with rich historical heritage and a spirit of openness and inclusiveness. He expressed the hope that the 25th anniversary of the sister-city relationship would serve as a new starting point for expanding practical cooperation in culture and tourism, education, science and technology, trade, and investment, while contributing further to China–Canada friendship and stronger people-to-people ties. The exhibition will remain open to the public free of charge through July 26. It is not only an important cultural event marking the 25th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Xi'an and Québec City, but also a valuable platform for deepening cultural exchanges, promoting mutual learning between civilizations, and fostering closer people-to-people connections. The photo shows a flag from Xi'an flying above the city hall of Québec City. @in_xi_an @FreshChangan (Source: Xi’an Municipal Government)