China’s Chengdu and Thailand’s Chiang Mai agreed in March 2015 to become sister cities. Since that time, non-government networking and communications have strengthened between the two cities. By taking advantage of new opportunities created through China’s “One Belt, One Road” Initiative, an increasing number of Chinese businessmen have begun investing in Chiang Mai and Greater Thailand, demonstrating great confidence in Thailand’s markets. According to the head of the Chiang Mai Branch of the Thai-Sichaun-Chongqing Chamber of Commerce, Chiang Mai has attracted hundreds of investors from Chengdu alone, who have poured investment funds into Thailand’s agricultural, tourism and food service industries.

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