Canada's three Western premiers are taking a road trip to Asia to promote their new partnership.

British Columbia Premier Gordon Cambell, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and Alberta's Ed Stelmach are heading to Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Wall says the trade mission will focus on promoting Western Canada's technology and natural resources.

He hints that the three provinces may set up a trade office in China together to better leverage the Western Canadian brand.

Campbell said in a news release that the recent economic downturn has proven that the provinces are stronger if they work together.