Phoenix celebrates Chengdu connections

People in the US city of Phoenix enjoyed a taste of Chengdu at the weekend with the Chinese city's celebrated food and culture at the heart of an event celebrating 34 years of sister city ties.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joined city officials and business and community leaders at the celebrations on Saturday night in Arizona's capital. The occasion also served to highlight the strong business and cultural connections between the desert city and China more broadly.

Chengdu Mayor Wang Fengchao joined them virtually in extending well-wishes via video at the event, called the Mayor's International-An Evening in Chengdu.