British Columbia and China

China is the second largest economy in the world and the world’s largest exporter. Canada’s relationship with China is long-standing and dates from well before the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1970. Economic activity in China has picked up in 2023, driven by increased demand for services, resilient manufacturing investment, and public infrastructure stimulus.

Trade & Investment Highlights

  • In 2022, Mainland China was the second largest destination for B.C. exports.
  • Since 2006, the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative has provided a long-established transportation network between B.C. and China.
  • B.C. has long established trade linkages with China and is the most important exporting province in Canada in terms of export values to China.
  • The Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement can further solidify the well-established and diverse economic relationship between B.C. and China.

China at a Glance

Monetary figures are in USD

Opportunity for Foreign Investors and B.C. Exporters

China Top Industries (2017-2021)

Key Market Landing Pages Infographic - China
Key Market Landing Pages Infographic - China
Key Market Landing Pages Infographic - China
Key Market Landing Pages Infographic - China

How We Help

  • Assist in commercial location identification and site selection.
  • Provide information on transportation infrastructure and logistics gateways.
  • Offer introductions to sector associations, industries and provide cluster insight.
  • Facilitate understanding and solutions for talent, skilled workforce and labour mobility
  • Facilitate engagement with professional advisors on legal, compliance and tax matters
  • Help navigating and offering referrals within government agencies on First Nations, business and regulatory processes.
  • Identify high potential investment opportunities and offer industry insight.
  • Introductions to sector associations and local industry contacts.
  • Introductions to companies seeking investments to expand.
  • Provide knowledge on local innovation hubs and connections to entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Introductions to local venture capital networks.
  • Assist in navigating government export programs and financial supports.
  • Advice and coaching in international expansion and exporter development.
  • Support Team BC missions and trade events.
  • Match buyers and sellers in local and foreign markets.
  • Provide insight on trade agreements and barriers.
  • Introductions to trade representatives in foreign markets.
  • Market entry assistance in international markets.

Trade & Investment Offices in China

Beijing

Our representative’s extensive networks in China and strong connections to British Columbia help businesses capitalize on shared business opportunities.

Beijing Office:
Embassy of Canada
19 Dongzhimen Outer St
Chaoyang Beijing, China

Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:

Cathy Yao - Trade & Invest BC
Cathy Yao
Managing Director, BC China Office
Yong Huang - Trade and Investment BC
Yong Huang
Senior Commercial Officer
Michael Zheng - Trade & Investment Representative
Michael Zheng
Commercial Officer

Guangzhou

Our representative’s extensive networks in China and strong connections to British Columbia help businesses capitalize on shared business opportunities.

Guangzhou Office:
Consulate General of Canada
26/F, TaiKoo Hui Tower 1,
385 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, 
Guangdong 510620, China

Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries

Cathy Yao - Trade & Invest BC
Cathy Yao
Managing Director, BC China Office
Leanne Yi - Trade & Invest BC
Leanne Yi
Senior Commercial Officer
Gala Goa - Trade & Invest BC
Gala Gao
Senior Commercial Officer
Patrick Lyu - Trade & Invest BC
Patrick Lyu
Commercial Officer

Shanghai

Our representative’s extensive networks in China and strong connections to British Columbia help businesses capitalize on shared business opportunities.  

Shanghai Office:
Consulate General of Canada
ECO City Building, 8th floor,
1788 Nanjing Xi Lu,
Shanghai, 200040, China

Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:

Cathy Yao - Trade & Invest BC
Cathy Yao
Managing Director, BC China Office
Cecilia Fu - Trade and Investment BC
Cecilia Fu
Senior Commercial Officer
Cindy Luo - Trade & Investment Representative
Cindy Luo
Commercial Officer

Chongqing

Our representative’s extensive networks in China and strong connections to British Columbia help businesses capitalize on shared business opportunities.  

Chongqing Office:
Room 1705, Metropolitan Tower
Wu Yi Lu, Yu Zhong District
Chongqing 400010, China

Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:

Cathy Yao - Trade & Invest BC
Cathy Yao
Managing Director, BC China Office
Wesley Wei - Trade and Invest BC
Wesley Wei
Senior Commercial Officer

Connect With Our International Network

Our Trade and Investment Representatives can help you establish the right connections, participate in events and tradeshows, explore programs and initiatives, and more. Connect with an expert near you.