SHANGHAI Mayor Ying Yong and his delegation were received by Lord Mayor Tony Fitzgerald of Cork when they visited the second largest city of Ireland from July 6 to 9.

Ying told his host that Shanghai and Cork enjoy strong ties and expanding cooperation since they became the first pair of sister cities for China and Ireland.

He said Cork is the shipping center of Ireland. Shanghai and Cork are complementary in shipping business and have great potential for further cooperation.