SHENZHEN, China — Premier Kathleen Wynne wrapped up a trade mission to China and says the trip has secured nearly $2 billion in agreements between Ontario and Chinese companies. Speaking from Shenzhen, China on Friday, Wynne told The Canadian Press that those agreements will create more than 2,000 jobs in Ontario. In Shenzhen, Wynne met with BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, which is planning to expand its auto assembly and finishing operations to Ontario. On this trip, which is her third trade mission to China, the premier has also travelled to Chongqing. As important as signing deals is to the broader trip, Wynne said making contacts that leads to future investment is a key element of the mission.

Source: National Post December 01, 2017 01:30 UTC