(DURHAM) -- China's Vice Minster of Commerce led a group of entrepreneurs to Research Triangle Park on Tuesday where they learned about the benefits of investing in North Carolina. Gov. Beverly Perdue said she learned how beneficial trade can be with China during a trip last year.

"I had the opportunity to meet with many business leaders and see many incredible sights and visit many incredible businesses and laid the ground work in my mind for the urgency which North Carolina needs to aggressively pursue these economic, social and educational relationships," said Perdue.

The visit by the group from China corresponds with Chinese President Hu Jintao starting a three-day visit to the United States.