The Alberta Shanghai Office (ASHO) was established in 2010 and is located within the Consulate of Canada in Shanghai. ASHO serves the eastern China region (Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and Hubei).

The ASHO:

• facilitates and enhances trade and investment activities between Alberta and Chinese companies;
• provides support to Alberta businesses in identifying opportunities in eastern China;
• helps Alberta businesses establish partnerships with companies in the Greater China region;
• assists Chinese companies to identify investment opportunities in Alberta;
• introduces Chinese companies to potential partners;
• provides Chinese companies with market and other investment related information about Alberta.

Services the ASHO offers to Alberta businesses:

• consultation on local business practices and advice on language and cultural considerations for doing business in eastern China
• assistance in identifying potential business partners, business introductions and referrals

Services the ASHO offers to Chinese businesses:

• information on Alberta’s economy, taxes and regulations
• investment related consultation on Alberta's industry expertise and opportunities
• assistance with establishing bi-lateral contacts

For further information, please consult the Alberta International Offices’ Client Service Charter. 

Learn more about the activities of Alberta’s international offices in the Alberta International Offices Annual Business Reports.