Hubei established sister province relationship with Ohio, U.S.A in October 7, 1985.

With an estimated population of 11,353,140, Ohio is the seventh largest state in the country.

The state is a major producer of machinery, tires and rubber products and other manufactured goods. It also has numerous automobile plants.

The state is known as the "Modern Mother of Presidents" for sending eight natives to the White House, seven of whom were Republicans. No Republican presidential candidate has won the White House without winning Ohio.