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We do attach a tremendous importance to our relationship with China
and this announcement today is something that we welcome very much.
Starting from tomorrow we are proud to announce that China Eastern Airlines
will be serving passengers with double daily flights
between Vancouver and Shanghai. As of now China Eastern Airlines is
offering the most frequency between Vancouver and mainland China
of any Asian carrier. This way we boost the trade and economic growth in B.C.
In the meantime, those additional services will be further
expanded. Opportunities for Chinese to extend its coverage
of cities in Canada in cooperation with our partner
this is a win-win situation for both British Columbia
and China Eastern Airlines. We think about the number of direct and indirect jobs, 470 families
who will be, 470 more families, who will be drawing a paycheque
8.5 million dollars
in addition to paycheques as a result
of one more flight everyday between Vancouver
and Shanghai. It illustrates why our relationship with China is so vital
for the people in British Columbia and the people of Canada.