A trade delegation from Maine, New England, has headed to China to build ties and tap into its burgeoning middle class tourists, as well as finding potential buyers in the country for their seafood and other products. There also are local efforts to boost Portland’s appeal in China. The Maine delegation, which includes Gov. Paul LePage (R), is scheduled to arrive on Saturday at a hotel near Beijing International Airport where they will meet with Chinese officials about trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges.
A trade delegation from Maine, New England, has headed to China to build ties and tap into its burgeoning middle class tourists, as well as finding potential buyers in the country for their seafood and other products. The Maine delegation, which includes Gov. Paul LePage (R), is scheduled to arrive on Saturday at a hotel near Beijing International Airport where they will meet with Chinese officials about trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges.