SHANGHAI and Taipei yesterday signed memorandums to strengthen exchanges and cooperation on marathons organized by the two cities as well as on the Taipei Film Festival and the Shanghai International Film Festival.

Another memorandum agreed at the annual city forum in Taipei will boost exchanges and cooperation between Taipei's Wenshan District and Shanghai's Songjiang District.

Sha Hailin, representing Shanghai Mayor Yang Xiong, and Taipei Deputy Mayor Teng Chia-ji, delivered speeches on how to show off the vitality of both cities. The annual event has been hosted by the two cities in rotation since 2010.