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The Asia-Pacific, Trade and Investment Division in Vancouver works to ensure B.C. has a strong trade and investment system and has the ability to advance international trade, investment and innovation opportunities.

Understanding that relationships are a cornerstone of business success, we work to advance B.C.'s relations with select international partners and foster mutually advantageous long-term relationships.

China

China is British Columbia’s second largest trade partner, after the United States, with bilateral trade levels of nearly C$12 billion in 2008.

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Japan

Japan continues to be a leading global innovator and early technology adopter, making it a key partner for British Columbia in life sciences, information and communications technology, and alternative energies.

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South Korea

Korea is British Columbia's fourth largest trade partner, after the United States, China and Japan, with bilateral trade levels of more than C$3.7 billion in 2008.

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United States

Nearly C$2 billion in goods and services cross the border daily between Canada and the United States, making this trading relationship the largest and most comprehensive in the world.

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India

India is the world’s 13th largest economy and is predicted to be the fourth largest by 2025 and third largest by 2050.

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Europe

Europe is the world’s largest trading bloc, accounting for one-fifth of global imports and exports.

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Southeast Asia

In 2007, Southeast Asia had a population of 575 million people and a combined GDP of US$282 billion.

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Asia Pacific Business Centre

Robson Square, Suite 288-800 Hornby St.
Vancouver BC
V6Z 2C5

Tel: 1-604-660-9727
Toll free: 1-888-880-ASIA (2742)
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International Representatives

Bangalore, India
Beijing, China
Guangzhou, China
Hamburg, Germany
London, U.K.
Palo Alto, U.S.
Seoul, Korea
Shanghai, China
Tokyo, Japan

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Trade and Invest British Columbia

Priority Markets

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South Korea

United States

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