Economic and cultural ties between South Australia and China will be further strengthened with the visit of a senior Chinese delegation this month.

The 22 mayors and six senior officials are attending the 2009 Chinese Mayors' Management Training Program at the University of Adelaide's Institute for International Trade, between 9 and 22 November.

Minister for Industry and Trade Kevin Foley says the University has been operating this program for three years, which has seen some of China's most respected government officials spend time in South Australia.

He says the two week leadership course will provide an insight into Australian state and local government functions and help build relations between the participants and private sector investors.

"These mayors are well placed to forge valuable business and investment links between South Australia and China," Mr Foley says.

The program's educational component will include Australia's political system, economy and culture; urban planning and design; industry development; management of major infrastructure projects; water security and waste management; and housing and aged care.

In 2006, the Institute completed its first program for 21 Chinese officials, involving an Australian study tour on subjects such as international trade, infrastructure and urban development.

The Institute's Executive Director Andrew Stoler says the success of the first program led to a commitment to stage the program until 2010 and potentially until 2013.

"Some of these mayors will likely be future national leaders in China.  The importance of building close business and investment relations with South Australia cannot be overstated," Mr Stoler says.

In recent months the South Australian Government has added another level of support to the ongoing relationship with China by appointing the former Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Alfred Huang, as Special Envoy to China. 

Mr Huang will also be meeting with the mayors during their visit.

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