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  • In 13th century

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    Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer, travelled through Hangzhou and promoted it to the world

    Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer, travelled through Hangzhou and promoted it to the world

  • Early 1950s

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    Hangzhou claimed itself to be an

    Hangzhou claimed itself to be an "Eastern Geneva"

  • Mid 1980s

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    Hangzhou set a goal to shape itself into a world-class international tourist city

    Hangzhou set a goal to shape itself into a world-class international tourist city

  • In 1990s

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    Hangzhou strived to grow into a highly urban city with a strong economy and culture

    Hangzhou strived to grow into a highly urban city with a strong economy and culture

  • In 2000s

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    Hangzhou placed emphasis on internationalization and has since put more focus on it

    Hangzhou placed emphasis on internationalization and has since put more focus on it

  • In 2008

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    Going international was listed one of Hangzhou's six key development strategies

    Going international was listed one of Hangzhou's six key development strategies

  • In 2012

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    Hangzhou pointed out that internationalization was one of two driving forces behind its development

    Hangzhou pointed out that internationalization was one of two driving forces behind its development

  • Dec 30 2015

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    Hangzhou prioritized internationalization in its 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) and was determined to maintain its leading position among domestic cities on the path toward becoming a world-famous city

    Hangzhou prioritized internationalization in its 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) and was determined to maintain its leading position among domestic cities on the path toward becoming a world-famous city

  • May 2016

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    Hangzhou rolled out a three-year (2015-17) action plan on the acceleration of internationalization

    Hangzhou rolled out a three-year (2015-17) action plan on the acceleration of internationalization

  • September 2016

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    The 11th G20 Summit was held in Hangzhou on Sept 4-5. It was hence dubbed the 2016 G20 Hangzhou summit

    The 11th G20 Summit was held in Hangzhou on Sept 4-5. It was hence dubbed the 2016 G20 Hangzhou summit

  • February 2017

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    Seven communities in Hangzhou made the list of the city's first international demonstration communities

    Seven communities in Hangzhou made the list of the city's first international demonstration communities

  • September 2018

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    Hangzhou designated Sept 5 as its International Day and has celebrated five editions of it since then

    Hangzhou designated Sept 5 as its International Day and has celebrated five editions of it since then

  • November 2020

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    Hangzhou for the 10th time was recognized as one of the most popular Chinese cities among foreigners

    Hangzhou for the 10th time was recognized as one of the most popular Chinese cities among foreigners

  • January 2021

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    Hangzhou realized its goal of becoming an international city with relatively high global visibility

    Hangzhou realized its goal of becoming an international city with relatively high global visibility

  • September 2021

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    Hangzhou noted in its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) that it would work to develop itself into a modern socialist international metropolis at a high standard

    Hangzhou noted in its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) that it would work to develop itself into a modern socialist international metropolis at a high standard

  • September 2023

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    The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 will be held in the city from Sept 23 to Oct 8, 2023

    The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 will be held in the city from Sept 23 to Oct 8, 2023