To work, it seems, international tie-ups must still show that national identities will be preserved.
The international tie-in is a sign of Foshan's ambition to become a "liveable" city, attractive to the kind of people that a sophisticated service industry needs.
But online grocer Ocado is down 44.5p at 277.5p on disappointment at the lack of news on an international tie-up and continuing pressure on its profit margins.
Peoples have memories that profoundly affect international ties.
Some lawmakers' strongest international ties stemmed from youthful experiences.
Boko Haram has frequently sought to play up its international ties.
A new government has since restored some of Honduras's international ties, and the flights have tapered off.
Paris-born Parisians are outnumbered by those born outside the city, many of whom keep their provincial or international ties.
Some Nigeria observers, myself included, have been reluctant to emphasize Boko Haram's international ties over its specific domestic grievances.
It is a deal that represents the kind of international ties that SCC is designed to facilitate.
And the Communist Party is currently promoting the power of culture as a way to improve China's international image and its somewhat frayed international ties.
