Metz, the capital of the Lorraine region in France, is located in the center of Europe and the northern part of the Moselle Province in the Lorraine region, with the Moselle River running through the city. It is a medium-sized city with a population of 280,000.

On January 28, 1991, Mr. Jean Marie Ross, Chairman of the French Lorraine District Council, on behalf of Metz City signed the agreement of sister cities with Deputy Mayor (on behalf of Mayor) of Yichang City in Wuhan.