Dalian is an imporrtant industrial base in China.Sectors such as petrochemicals,shipbuilding,diesel locomotives.refrigeration equipment and information technology all occupy important opsitions in Chinss industrial establishment. Dalian also functions as the financial center and the center of foreign exchange esttlement in Chinas northeast. The ambitious Greater Dalianstrtegy that Dalian has put forward provides tremendous opportunities for the citys future development. Dalian is ready to work hand in hand with friends from across the country and around the world to create a prosperous tomorrow for us all.