October 29, 2009January 5, 2013 by Leo Suarez City of Raleigh | City Council Approves Sister City Ties With Xiangfan City, China News On Oct. 20, the Raleigh City Council approved a request for association as a Sister City with Xiangfan, China. via City of Raleigh | City Council Approves Sister City Ties With Xiangfan City, China.