Get ready for some epic city collab! As the countdown to the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju ticks away, two urban powerhouses—Chongqing Municipality in the Chinese mainland and Incheon in South Korea—are flexing their sister-city spirit like never before 🌏✨.
Back in 2007, these hubs officially teamed up to supercharge trade, tourism, culture, education and more. Since then, theyve built a cross-border friendship that feels more like a cultural festival than a formal pact 🎊. From joint art projects to business forums, they’ve shown how two cities can grow together.
This July, the fun dial hit max volume when Chongqing sent three youth football teams to Incheon at the invite of the Incheon Tourism Organization ⚽🚀. Young players from both sides kicked off a dynamic sports exchange, forging friendships on and off the pitch and proving that soccer truly is the universal language.
But its not just about goals and trophies. These events deepen people-to-people ties, spark fresh ideas and pave the way for future entrepreneurs, students and travelers to connect. For young dreamers eyeing opportunities in Asia, this is a real-life MasterClass in global teamwork.
With the APEC summit on the horizon, look out for more vibrant stories of collaboration, creativity and community. Chongqing and Incheon are just getting started—and were here for every goal, handshake and high-five along the way 🌟🙌.
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APEC Stories: Chongqing, Incheon continue their sister-city journey
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