Premier Christy Clark wrapped up her fifth international trade mission on Friday, returning to British Columbia from Hong Kong after signing historic agreements with liquefied natural gas (LNG) proponents - including PETRONAS and Woodfibre LNG - and promoting the development of the province’s promising LNG industry in crucial Asian markets.

The fifth annual Provincial Nesika Awards proved that multiculturalism is flourishing in British Columbia.

Premier Christy Clark signed a new three-year action plan with Governor Kim Moon-Soo to mark the five-year anniversary of British Columbia's sister province relationship with Korea's Gyeonggi Province.

The first weekend of Premier Christy Clark's 2013 Jobs and Trade Mission was highlighted by a new natural gas venture establishing a Vancouver head office and Bluestar International Business signing an $80-million forestry deal that will see B.C. lumber used for infrastructure projects in China.

Premier Christy Clark is appointing an investment and trade commissioner to promote and advance British Columbia's trade and economic interests and strengthen the Province's government-to-government relationships in Asia.

Premier Christy Clark announced today that she will lead a 13-day trade mission to China, Korea and Japan to deepen British Columbia's relationships with those key Asian markets.

Premier Christy Clark welcomed increased passenger air service between Vancouver and Shanghai, China as China Eastern Airlines doubles its flights from once a day to twice daily.