A Guangzhou Chamber of Commerce was established in Shenyang, Liaoning province on Jan 13, with the aim of increasing business cooperation between two cities.

Jiang Jianhai, a Shenyang-based business representative from Guangdong province and general manager of Liaoning Dechang Construction Engineering Co, was elected as chairman of the newly established commerce chamber.

A total of 100 billion yuan ($14.57 billion) has been invested in Shenyang through Guangzhou businesses, in the fields of real estate, IT, financing, logistics, tourism and building materials.

The Guangzhou Chamber of Commerce is expected to serve as a bridge between the Shenyang government and Guangzhou businesses seeking cooperation opportunities.