E-commerce shines on PM's China tour

Visit shows Harper aims to increase online business

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper began a four-day trip to China on Friday by meeting e-commerce tycoon Jack Ma, a sign experts say that his country wants to enhance cross-border online trade.

Harper, who is leading a group of Canadian business representatives, met the Alibaba Group executive chairman in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, where the e-commerce giant has its headquarters.