On what was China Daily reporter Xia Ji's first time in Huangshan, Anhui, she met a German mayor visiting the city for his fourth time. Alexander Badrow's connection to Huangshan dates back to 2015, when Huangshan and the Baltic Sea port of Stralsund became sister cities. Over the past decade, Badrow has collaborated with partners in Huangshan to preserve ancient architecture, safeguard cultural heritage and foster an enduring friendship. Click for more about why this German mayor remains deeply committed to Huangshan.