Sister school relationship between three UK schools and three schools from Taicang, were established in the Jiangsu province city on Oct 23.

Headmasters, teachers and students from three schools in Wirral, North West England reached the agreements with their Taicang counterparts during a recent visit.

They agreed to communicate regularly and explore better ways to teach students, and share academic achievements.

The British guests also visited Taicang schools and experienced traditional Chinese culture, taking part in calligraphy, paper-cutting and martial arts activities, as well as getting the chance to play Chinese zither – a seven-stringed plucked instrument.

Taicang began conducting exchanges and cooperation with Wirral since 2008 and five years later, the two cities formed sister city relations.

Representatives from British and Taicang primary schools sign an agreement to establish friendly relations on Oct 23. [Photo/WeChat account: Tcfbgw]

St Mary's Church College and Taicang Ludu Middle School agree to form friendship. [Photo/WeChat account: Tcfbgw]

Representatives from St John Preston's Church College and Taicang No 2 High School sign an agreement to establish friendship. [Photo/WeChat account: Tcfbgw]