# La Plata municipal administration activities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/la-plata-municipal-administration-activities > Updated: 2026-09-10T14:31:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Mayor Julio Alak of La Plata is preparing for a five-day commercial mission to China, specifically targeting Shanghai and Beijing, to secure investments for the city’s infrastructure and economy. A primary objective is to address the annual loss of approximately 10,000 tons of fruits and vegetables in the local horticultural belt by seeking Chinese investment for a potential 30,000 m² cold storage plant and a local drying facility. The mission also aims to present projects for the reactivation of the La Plata Airport, the development of a logistics hub, and advancements in smart city technology, following previous discussions with Huawei regarding digital training and urban technology. In preparation for the trip, Alak met with Chinese Ambassador Wang Wei to sign cooperation agreements between the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and local industrial federations, specifically FELP and UIGLP. These agreements are intended to establish direct institutional channels for trade, investment, and business exchange between La Plata and Shanghai. Separately, the Mayor held a ceremony at the Municipal Palace to recognize the cultural and social contributions of various immigrant communities in La Plata on Immigrant Day. The event honored 75 representatives from approximately 20 nations, including Germany, Armenia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Basque Country, Catalonia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Dominican Republic, Syria, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Since its founding in 1882, La Plata has hosted diverse populations and currently maintains approximately 100 institutions representing foreign collectives and their descendants. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: La Plata Mayor honors immigrant communities for city contributions La Plata Mayor Julio Alak honored 75 representatives from various immigrant communities for their role in the city's cultural and social development during an institutional ceremony. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-plata-mayor-honors-immigrant-communities-for-city-contributions ### 2026-09-10: La Plata Mayor to lead trade mission to China for infrastructure investment La Plata Mayor Julio Alak is heading to China to seek investments for cold storage plants, airport reactivation, and smart city technology to boost local production and trade. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-plata-mayor-to-visit-china-for-strategic-infrastructure-projects --- Cite as: La Plata municipal administration activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/la-plata-municipal-administration-activities