Nova Scotia Premier Leads Delegation To Asia
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil is leading a delegation to Asia, beginning Saturday, Aug. 29, to promote trade and investment opportunities for Nova Scotia businesses.
In 2014, China was Nova Scotia’s largest trading partner in Asia with $275 million worth of exports, an increase of 40 per cent over 2013. Nova Scotia’s exports included more than $130 million worth of lobster, crab and shrimp as well as $90 million in wood pulp.
The mission begins in Tokyo, Japan, and will visit eight Chinese cities, including Zhuhai and Hong Kong as well as Jinan and Qingdao in Shandong Province.
“Our objective is to support Nova Scotia businesses and institutions that are either active in the Asian market or want to be. We are looking to match our strengths with opportunities in China and Japan,” said MacNeil.