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'We have so much in common': Hawaii lawmakers rekindle China ties

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Hawaii State Representative Sean Quinlan and Senator Lynn Decoite - both of Chinese heritage - led a delegation to south China's Guangdong Province this week, marking 40 years of sister-state ties. While trade and agriculture were key agenda items, the visit underscored something deeper: enduring cultural bonds between Chinese and American communities. "The average American and the average Chinese person have so much more in common than we realize," said Quinlan, who lived and worked in Beijing for many years. Decoite echoed that sentiment, calling the trip a "spiritual connection" that challenged negative media portrayals.

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