ORS 285A.152: Oregon-China Sister State Committee authority.

(1) The Oregon-China Sister State Committee established under ORS 285A.148 may:

      (a) Organize activities for and host visiting delegations from provinces of the People’s Republic of China;

      (b) Organize activities for and participate in delegations visiting provinces in China;

      (c) Provide for the exchange of information between the State of Oregon and provinces in China;

      (d) Work with representatives of provinces in China on joint projects; and

      (e) Take all actions necessary to coordinate and promote Oregon exports to China and Chinese investments within Oregon.

      (2) The Oregon-China Sister State Committee may visit China at least biennially for the purpose of fulfilling the objectives described in subsection (1) of this section.

      (3) For purposes of this section, “province” means a province or a provincial level division as defined under the laws of the People’s Republic of China.