It is the City of Philadelphia 's great privilege and honor to present its plans for Splendor of China, a world extravaganza of unprecedented proportions involving China and Philadelphia . In the spirit of the growing mutual friendship, respect, and good will that the City of Philadelphia has had the privilege and honor of developing with China; it is the hope of Splendor of China to bring together, complement, and indeed showcase before the entire world the best that the governments, people, businesses, culture, institutions and technologies of this great nation and this magnificent U.S. city.
This unprecedented event will not only mobilize the best that the City of Philadelphia has to offer, but will also showcase the best that the entire Eastern Seaboard of the United States - - from Boston to New York to Washington D.C. - - has to offer. In the Fall of 2007 or the Spring of 2008, this world event will mobilize and bring together world-renown resources from:
- Government
- Businesses
- Science and technology
- Art and cultural institutions
- Educational institutions including universities and medical, nursing, business, law and engineering schools
- Healthcare institutions including hospitals
- Sports teams
- Community and civic groups
In short, the entire City of Philadelphia and its region will showcase Splendor of China.
Further, this world event intends to bring together world-renowned experts for seminars and conferences on leading socioeconomic private and public issues vital to both China and the United States . Among the pressing issues being considered are:
- The latest efforts to fight breast cancer, and the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- The latest efforts to fight terrorism
- The latest efforts to fight SARS and other infectious diseases
- Cutting edge developments in technology and bio-technology and in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, insurance, engineering, services industries
- The latest legal developments and challenges involving China and the United States
Future educational exchanges will be discussed, involving leading academic institutions (including medical, nursing, law, and business schools) in China and the Greater Philadelphia Region.
Last, but certainly not least, Splendor of China will celebrate and showcase the arts and culture of the people of China and Philadelphia . Live arts, sports, and entertainment events will bring together the diverse communities and people of the greater Philadelphia Region to celebrate the grand heritage of China and Philadelphia .
In partnership with government, business, and civic leaders in China , it is with a great sense of excitement that the City of Philadelphia presents Splendor of China.
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