On May 17th, 2012, Dr. Rick Bottoms, Project Manager of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, University of California, visited College of Economics. Professor Gu Guoda Associate President of College of Economics, Professor Li Jianqin, Associate Dean of Faculty of Economics, Professor Lu Jing, Associate Dean of Faculty of International Trade warmly welcomed him at the meeting room.

Dr. Rick Bottoms introduced basic information of University of California and research areas. Professor Gu Guoda showed information of College of Economics, ZJU. They discussed about the intention of future cooperation and exchange.