date:Dec 13, 2012
The Scottish government has launched a five-year plan to strengthen its 1bn food and drink export trade with China.
The project aims to boost trade opportunities for Scottish businesses in China and encourage more Chinese investment in Scottish industry and infrastructure.
It plans to double the number of companies exporting to China, increase direct exports by 50% and double the number of major Chinese investors with a presence in Scotland by 2017.
Scottish exports to the worlds second lar