OREANDA-NEWS. July 21, 2011. Anhui province and the US states signed deals worth USD 1.54 billion in Annapolis, capital city of Maryland.

Wang Sanyun, governor of Anhui province, and Maryland Secretary of State John McDonough addressed the signing ceremony. Attendees include Elaine Lan Chao, former US Secretary of Labor.

18 deals were inked between the province's companies and the US partners, covering research and production of solar energy equipment and electrical devices, LED epitaxial wafer and chip production, machine building, tyre export and brand strategy cooperation.

Out of the business agreements, four were reached by Hefei-based firms, three by Wuhu-based ones, three by Ma'anshan-based ones, and two by Xuancheng-based ones. The remaining six deals each went to Anhui Provincial Committee of Agriculture, Anhui Light Industries International Co.and companies from cities of Suzhou, Huainan, Chuzhou and Bengbu.