Chinese look at investment in the Capital

A HIGH-power delegation from eastern China has been welcomed to the Capital to look at possible investment opportunities.

Council leader Jenny Dawe welcomed the delegation from Jiaxing City, who were visiting Edinburgh on a trade and investment mission.

Jiaxing is renowned for its production of silk and leather goods and is an important energy base. It is already a major exporter to the UK.

In an address to the delegation, Cllr Dawe said: "Over the past year in particular, Edinburgh's relationship with China has been growing fast.

"In Edinburgh, we have welcomed delegations from Tianjin City; entered into an agreement in January to have two Giant Pandas on loan to Edinburgh Zoo; and in August we will be welcoming the National Ballet of China and the Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe to the 2011 Edinburgh International Festival.

"I am very pleased that you have made Edinburgh your first stop in your visit to the UK. I hope that your discussions here are fruitful and that this visit will be the start of a growing interaction."