Time of establishment of friendly relations: September 1995

Overview:

British Columbia, Canada's third-largest province, is situated at the country's westernmost edge, bordering the Pacific Ocean, which makes it the Canadian province closest to China. Spanning an area of 944,000 square kilometers, it is home to approximately 5.21 million people. British Columbia is renowned for its technological prowess and abundant cultural and natural resources, with Vancouver being its best-known city. The capital of the province is Victoria, located on Vancouver Island. The province's extensive and sophisticated infrastructure for sea, land and air transportation, as well as communication, has made it into one of North America's most competitive areas. Beyond its traditional strengths in forestry and mining, British Columbia has seen significant growth in various sectors in recent years, including life sciences, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, renewable energy, software development, gaming and film production, eco-tourism, and international financial services.

Relations with Guangdong:

Since establishing friendly relations, Guangdong and British Columbia have enjoyed frequent high-level exchanges as well as substantial cooperation in trade, clean energy and education. To facilitate investment and explore collaborative opportunities, both regions have established economic and trade offices. In recent years, they have expanded their cooperation into areas such as hydrogen energy, aerospace and game development, and have organized a variety of cultural exchange activities, further strengthening their partnership.

Other friendship provinces and cities:

Guangdong–Alberta Province; Guangdong–Nova Scotia Province;

Guangzhou–Vancouver, Zhuhai–Surrey; Zhuhai–Halifax; Shantou–St. John's; Huizhou–North Vancouver; Zhongshan–Burnaby; Zhongshan–Markham; Yunfu–New Westminster.