On the invitation of Hangzhou Municipal Government, Rudy Salles, Vice Mayor of Nice, France visited China for attending the 2009 Hangzhou International Friendship City Mayor Summit. During his staying, Mr. Mayor also paid a visit to Alliance Francaise de Hangzhou on the morning of October 17th.

On his visiting, Mr. Mayor had a warm talk with teachers and students at AFHZ, throwing highlight on the cooperation between ZJSU and AF funds, and expressing his heartfelt appreciation to ZJSU's contribution on cultural and educational exchanges of the two countries. Mr. Salles also confirmed that he will accelerate the cooperation between Nice University and ZJSU when back to France.

As the second major tourist centre and leading resort after Paris in France, Nice, has tied her friendship-city relations with Hangzhou, which is blessed by a sunny, temperate climate that attracts visitors from around the world.

Sources: International Affairs Office, Alliance Francaise de Hangzhou