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 (2018-2023)
Industries for Outward Investment
 Real Estate |
 Coal, Oil & Gas |
 Metals |
Source: FDI Markets
Import Industries
(by value)
 Electrical Machinery & Equipment |
 Mineral Fuels & Oils |
 Machinery & Mechanical Appliances |
Source: International Trade Centre
Fastest Growing Import Opportunities
 Pearls, Precious or Semi-precious Stones & Metals |
 Essential Oils, Perfumery, Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations |
 Meat |
Source: International Trade Centre
BC Export Industries to Market
 Wood Pulp & Recovered Waste Paper |
 Wood Products |
 Mineral Fuels & Oils |
Source: BC Stats, data sourced from Statistics Canada
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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:
Managing Director, BC China Office
Senior Commercial Officer
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:
Managing Director, BC China Office
Senior 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
Managing Director, BC China Office
Senior Commercial Officer
Senior Commercial Officer
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:
Managing Director, BC China Office
Senior Commercial Officer
Commercial Officer
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