On August 24, 2004, a delegation of 8 officials from Jiashan County, Zhejiang, China visited with Anne Arundel County Executive Janet S. Owens to learn more about our county and how our government works. Of particular interest to the delegation was our County's economic development; base of defense, homeland security hi-tech and government jobs; agriculture; opportunities for trade; and continuing a relationship for a future exchange of ideas. Jiashan County is a suburb of Shanghai and is comparable to Anne Arundel County in population and other characteristics. To learn more about Jiashan County, visit http://www.jszsj.com/eindex.htm |