In order to have great partnerships that can benefit both Vancouver and China, the Vancouver- China business mission 2013 went to China this November. “Mayor Gregor Robertson led the mission along with a consortium of 18 local businesses, including BuiltSpace, Bardel Entertainment and IndoChino. The mission also includes a large cultural component with Ballet BC and Goh Ballet among the participants.”

http://vancouvereconomic.com/vedcnews/news-from-the-vancouver-china-business-mission-2013-0

From what I have heard from the news, Vancouver is actively taking steps in promoting itself on the global stage. Indeed, major business missions can provide a boon to local businesses and encourage foreign direct investment into Vancouver, like China. And i think the goal of this mission is attracting investment to Vancouver, promoting deeper cultural ties and building long-term strategic partnerships with one of Canada’s most important trading partners-China.

From what Mayor Gregor Robertson posted on his Chinese social account (weibo, like twitter) there is gonna be a sky-train between UBC and downtown!!!!And I am looking froward to see how the business mission can strengthen Vancouver’s local economy and the partnership with China.