On October 22nd, President Li Xiaolin met with Governor Terry McAuliffe of Virginia, the United States, and his delegation. President Li introduced the goals and recent work of CPAFFC and stated that the CPAFFC would serve as a bridge to further promote China-Virginia and China-U.S. friendly exchanges and pragmatic cooperation. Governor McAuliffe thanked President Li for meeting his delegation. It has been his second China trip since he took office January this year, said the Governor. Virginia attaches great importance to developing the friendly relations with China and welcomes more Chinese investment in the Commonwealth. Secretary Maurice A. Jones of Virginia Commerce and Trade, President & CEO Martin J. Briley of Virginia Economic Development Partnership attended the meeting.