Written by Peggy Rubens, with editing by Howard Eisenstark
A delegation from the Sonoma Sister City Association traveled to China from October 16-28, 2025, for a twelve-day cultural exchange and diplomatic visit that included attendance at the China-US Sister Cities Conference in Hangzhou.
The five-member delegation, which included Council member Jack Ding, David Katz, Peggy and Peter Rubens, plus Margaret Wong of Napa, spent the first weekend exploring Shanghai’s cultural landmarks, including Yu Garden, The Bund, and the Pudong Financial District. The group was honored to be treated to a splendid banquet hosted by the Ding family. We were so grateful to meet Jack’s parents and sister…