China and Manitoba have maintained a good relationship in recent years and the exchanges and cooperation have developed rapidly and deepened continuously in various fields such as political affairs, economy and trade, technology, education and culture. In 1988, Chengdu of Sichuan province established sister-city relationship with Winnipeg of Manitoba.In 1994, Henan province established twinnig relationship with Manitoba.

The economic and trade relations between China and are very close. The first bilateral trade between China and Canada since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1970, was the wheat export to China from Manitoba. In recent years, the bilateral trade volume has increased rapidly. At present, China is Manitoba's No.3 trade partner. The main export commodities from Manitoba to China are agricultural products and agricultural machinery, while the main export commodities from China to Manitoba are toys and textile products etc.