China\\\'s Shenzhen lures investors from sister city Houston

HOUSTON, Nov 11 (Xinhua): Though separated by some 13,400 kilometres and the Pacific Ocean, the port cities of China's Shenzhen and America's Houston share business ties forged when they became sister cities in 1989, a fact not lost on over 100 Houston business leaders at a recent forum held in Houston titled "Invest in Shenzhen, Build a Winning Future."
"We want to build and strengthen this friendship to benefit the people and companies of both cities and ensure international cooperation between Houston and Shenzhen," said Doreen Dai, chief representative of the North American Representative Office of Shenzhen.
Li Shi, deputy director-general of government agency Invest Shenzhen, described Shenzhen as a "wonder city" that has grown from a small fishing village of 30,000 to a vibrant metropolis of more than 10 million people and one of China's largest import/export cities.
"Shenzhen is diversified and has become the city of innovation in China," Li said. "The city of Houston has consistently seen innovation in its business environment. It's at the top of the innovative force in China."