Canada China Business Council (CCBC)

UWindsor Alumni in China — Shanghai (Nov 8) and Beijing (Nov 12)
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-12 | BC
A senior delegation from the University of Windsor will be in Shanghai (Nov 8) and Beijing (Nov 12) for an exclusive Alumni Dinner & Networking Reception — we would love to reconnect with you in person.
Why attend

Reconnect with fellow Windsor alumni living and working in China
Meet the Provost, Deans & UWindsor senior leadership
Hear updates on global initiatives and partnerships
Dinner, souvenirs & prize draws

Shanghai — Conrad Shanghai
Beijing — Ritz-Carlton Beijing

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Mitigating Risk, Maximizing Trade: Strategies in Trade Finance for Global Engagement
2025-11-25 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Vancouver) | RBC Royal Bank of Canada, EDR – 36 Floor, 1055 West Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3S5, Canada
The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) is pleased to host a morning event titled Mitigating Risk, Maximizing Trade: Strategies in Trade Finance for Global Engagement, on November 25 in Vancouver.
This event will bring together financial experts, business leaders, and exporters to explore the shifting trans-pacific trade landscape, China’s role in Canada’s diversification strategy, and the practical tools companies can leverage to manage risk and expand internationally.
As global markets evolve, Canadian businesses are reassessing their export strategies. Participants will hear fresh economic perspectives, receive insights into trade finance and foreign exchange, and explore real-world examples of how companies are navigating change.
Whether you’re a seasoned exporter or just starting to explore new markets, take advantage of this opportunity to gain actionable guidance and valuable connections to help strengthen your business in China and beyond.
Date: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 10:30 AM PST
Location: RBC Royal Bank of Canada, EDR – 36 Floor, 1055 West Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6E 3S5
Agenda:
8:00 AM PST: Registration and networking
8:30 AM PST: Remarks, Presentations, Q&A

Economic recovery in uncertain times – Robert Hogue, Assistant Chief Economist, RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Navigating Trade Finance in Uncertain Times – Andy McCaughren, Senior Business Development Manager, Trade Finance, RBC Royal Bank of Canada
FX Risk in Canada-China Transactions – Joanne Carnell, Director, Fixed Income & Currencies, RBC Capital Markets

10:30 AM PST: Event ends
Tickets:

CCBC Members: $25 + tax
Non-Members: $100 + tax

Click here to register

Refund and Cancellation Policy:
Payment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event.

Speakers:

Joanne Carnell
Director, Fixed Income & Currencies
RBC Capital Markets
Joanne Carnell is a Director with RBC Capital Markets and manages the Vancouver Middle Markets Foreign Exchange desk. She has been with RBC since 2009. Joanne provides foreign exchange trading, advice and risk management strategies for RBC clients. Prior to joining RBC, Joanne spent 10 years trading foreign exchange, bonds and equities for an institutional investment manager. Joanne holds a BA from the University of British Columbia and is a CFA charter-holder.

Robert Hogue
Assistant Chief Economist
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Robert Hogue is responsible for providing analysis and forecasts on the Canadian housing market and provincial economies. His publications include Housing Trends and Affordability, Provincial Outlook and provincial budget commentaries. In his functions, he is frequently called to comment on the economy, both internally within RBC and externally with clients and the media.
Robert joined RBC in May 2008 after spending 15 years with another Canadian financial institution as a senior economist specializing in industrial analysis. At the outset of his career, he spent four years as an economist with Ontario Hydro, where he specialized in industrial and macroeconomic analysis. Robert holds a Master’s degree in economics from Queen’s University and a Bachelor’s degree from Université de Montréal.

Joyce Lee
Partner and Chair of Asia Group
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Joyce brings a unique perspective to her practice, skillfully uniting Canadian companies seeking Chinese investors with Chinese companies looking to expand into North America. She also regularly advises corporate executives in the financial sector about taking advantage of opportunities and navigating risk.
Born and raised in Hong Kong and with over 20 years experience working in the North American marketplace, Joyce has both the cultural and business skills necessary to view potential deals from each party’s perspective. Her communication skills – she speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese fluently – smoothly guide Asian companies into Canada, including joint ventures in mining and other natural resources sectors; and, the technology, life science and real estates industries.
Joyce earned her BA (Hons) (Jurisprudence) in 1989 and her MA in 1996 from Oxford University, England. Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1992 and Hong Kong in 1993, she was called to the British Columbia bar in 1995 and practised in London, England and Hong Kong before joining us in our Vancouver office in 1994. Joyce’s professional affiliations include serving as the Legislative Liaison of the Canadian Bar Association, Securities Law section; the Law Society of England and Wales; the Law Society of Hong Kong; the Law Society of British Columbia; the Canadian Bar Association; the Canada-China Business Council and the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association.
As Chair of the firm’s Asia Group and a regular speaker at conferences and seminars focused on business from China and the Asia Pacific region, Joyce has earned an international reputation as an authority in her field.

Angelina Li
Vice-President, North Shore, Commercial Financial Services
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Angelina Li is the Vice President of Commercial Financial Services at RBC, where she leads a team supporting businesses across a wide range of industries in Greater Vancouver. In her current role, Angelina empowers her team to drive client growth by delivering tailored financial solutions – including M&A, commercial real estate financing, cash management, foreign exchange, and trade finance.
Prior to her current position, Angelina served as Vice President in RBC’s Corporate Client Group, where she specialized in arranging syndicated loan solutions for Canadian private companies and small-cap publicly traded companies. Earlier, she led a nationally top-ranked team as Vice President, Financing Specialists, earning the RBC Leadership Award for her outstanding contributions.
Outside of work, Angelina volunteers as a Mentor with the UBC Executive Mentorship Program, where she supports immigrant students in finding their career path and navigating professional opportunities in Canada. She is fluent in English and Mandarin and passionate about giving back to the community. Angelina holds a Master of Business Administration with studies at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, and completed exchange programs at Yale School of Management and the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Finance and Entrepreneurship from UBC.

Andy McCaughren
Director, Trade Finance
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Andy has over 20 years’ experience in structuring Trade Finance and working capital facilities for a wide range of industries.
He has worked with clients from start-up level to international corporates in both his native London (UK) for HSBC and RBC in Canada, where he currently works with businesses in BC and the Prairies advising on international trade strategy, risk mitigation, and cash flow optimization.

Beau Olmstead
Vice President, Commercial Financial Services
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Beau has been with RBC Royal Bank since 1997, engaged in both the commercial banking and capital markets sides of financial services. He has covered many sectors including residential and commercial real estate construction, industrial manufacturing, consumer retail, diversified industries, health, and the public sector. Beau currently leads the Commercial Banking business for RBC in the Richmond / South Delta markets.
Beau is a member of various associations: Director of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association – BC Division (Policy Committee member); past Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce (Chair – Governance Committee; Finance Committee member); past Board Member/Treasurer of the South Delta Minor Hockey Association; and past hockey coach.
Before joining RBC in Victoria, Beau completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in International Business, at the University of Victoria, in conjunction with Kanagawa University in Yokohama, Japan. In addition, Beau completed his Master of Business Administration at Royal Roads University.
Beau lives in Tsawwassen with his wife and two young adult children.

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[SOLD OUT] Canada–China Forum on Trade and Investment Cooperation
2025-12-01 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Fasken, 333 Bay St, Suite 2400, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2T6, Canada
The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) are pleased to invite you to the Canada–China Forum on Trade and Investment Cooperation, taking place on Monday, December 1, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with registration and networking beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the formal program and a buffet lunch starting at 12:00 p.m.
The Forum will feature Mr. REN Hongbin, Chairman of CCPIT, as the keynote speaker. His travel to Canada and participation in this forum highlight the renewed momentum in Canada–China commercial engagement and the shared commitment of both countries to strengthening cooperation in trade and investment.
The program will also include an information session about the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo, providing an opportunity for participants to learn more about this flagship initiative and explore how Canadian businesses can engage with China’s evolving supply chain and investment landscape.
Bringing together senior business leaders, investors, and policymakers from both countries, the Forum will serve as a platform for dialogue on advancing bilateral trade, exploring investment opportunities, and fostering economic collaboration.
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m EST
Location: Fasken, 333 Bay St, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON, Canada
Tickets: Attendance is open to CCBC members and CCPIT-invited guests only.

Speakers

REN Hongbin
Chairman
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)
Mr. REN Hongbin joined the Ministry of Commerce and worked successively as commercial counselor in China’s Embassy in Hungary, Vice President of Chinese Academy of International Trade & Economic Cooperation, Director-General of Department of WTO Affairs, Director-General of China WTO Notification and Inquiry Center, Director-General of Department of Foreign Trade, Deputy Director-General of National Mechanic and Electronic Import and Export Office, Assistant Minister of Commerce and Vice Minister of Commerce. He has been the CCPIT Chairman since January 2022.

LUO Weidong
Consul General
Chinese Consulate General in Toronto
Mr. LUO Weidong was born in December 1967 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree.
He began his career in 1990 in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, which is now the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.
He assumed his role as Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto in September 2023.

Dr. DENG Jun
President & CEO
Bank of China (Canada)
Principal Officer
Bank of China Toronto Branch
Board Director
Canada China Business Council

Dr. DENG Jun, President and CEO of Bank of China (Canada) and Principal Officer of Bank of China Toronto Branch, holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Wuhan University and has played an integral role in the Bank of China Group since 1990. His journey within the Bank includes key positions that underscore his expertise.
In 2001, he served as General Manager of the Bank of China Wuhan ETD Branch, contributing significantly to the Bank’s growth. In 2006, he took on the role of Deputy Managing Director at Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Auto Finance Company Ltd., a joint venture between Bank of China Group Insurance Company Ltd., Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroen Automobile Company Ltd., and Banque PSA Finance.
In 2009, Dr. Deng was appointed Assistant General Manager at the Bank of China Limited Head Office Corporate Banking Group and in 2012, he became Country Head of Bank of China Limited – Manila Branch, showcasing his versatility on the international stage. Since October of the same year, he has been fulfilling his current roles, leading as President and CEO of Bank of China (Canada) and Principal Officer of Bank of China Toronto Branch.

LIN Shunjie
President
China International Exhibition Center Group Limited (CIEC)
Chairman
Exhibition Commission of the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC)
Mr. Lin Shunjie has served as Chairman of the China International Exhibition Center Group Limited (CIEC) since 2019 and concurrently as Chairman of the board and chairman of the Exhibition Commission of the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC). With over two decades of experience at the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and CCOIC, Mr. Lin has played a key role in promoting international trade cooperation and developing China’s exhibition and investment promotion sector. He previously held senior positions with the CCPIT’s Trade and Investment Promotion Department and the Administrative Committee of the Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone. Mr. Lin holds a Master’s degree from Peking University and the National Academy of Governance and a Bachelor’s degree from the Foreign Affairs College.

Bijan Ahmadi
Executive Director & COO
Canada China Business Council
Bijan Ahmadi serves as the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), overseeing the operations and activities of the Council across its seven chapters in Canada and China.
Before joining CCBC, he co-founded and served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy (IPD) from 2018 to 2024. IPD is a non-partisan think tank operating in Canada and the United States, dedicated to fostering constructive engagement and interest-based thinking in international affairs.
During his tenure at IPD, Mr. Ahmadi launched the organization’s Asia research program in 2020 and its flagship annual conference, the Indo-Pacific Strategy Forum (IPSF), in Ottawa in 2021. Today, IPSF is recognized as Canada’s premier conference on the country’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. He was also the co-editor of Canada-China Brief, a biweekly policy newsletter providing the latest developments and expert insights on political and economic relations between Ottawa and Beijing.
In his work on China, Mr. Ahmadi has advised large corporations and SMEs on navigating Canada-China trade, policy, and regulatory developments. He has also spearheaded the publication of numerous research reports on China and Canada-China relations and led Track 2 diplomacy initiatives in collaboration with Chinese and American research institutions.
Mr. Ahmadi holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from SOAS University of London and a Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto. Before founding IPD, Mr. Ahmadi worked in strategy and management roles in the financial services and real estate sectors, where he honed his skills in organizational leadership and operational planning. He also served on the executive boards of several Canadian non-profits and NGOs, including the Toronto branch of the Canadian International Council.

Jack Yu
Partner; Co-Leader, China Practice Group
Fasken
Board Director
Canada China Business Council

Jack Yu (于华洲) is an experienced business lawyer, with a focus on private mergers & acquisition and cross-border transactions. Mr. Yu has advised clients on over several billion dollars of M&A, private equity, corporate reorganization, and complex commercial transactions, spanning across multiple industries and sectors.
As Co-Leader of the firm’s China Practice Group, Mr. Yu regularly travels to China and is actively involved in the Asian legal community in Canada. He is often relied on by Chinese clients both from overseas and in Canada for sophisticated transactions and day-to-day legal issues. Mr. Yu also has experience in the foreign investments review process in Canada.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Yu earned an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and philosophy from the University of Toronto. He is on the Board of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Ontario Chapter. Born and raised in Jinan, Shandong, Mr. Yu is fluent in Mandarin.

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Delegation Visit From Shanghai Lingang Group Economic Development
2025-12-01 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Private: Lawson Lundell, Cathedral Place, 925 West Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2L1, Canada
We invite you to join a meeting hosted by CCBC member Sunnylife Health Enterprises with a delegation from Shanghai Lingang Group Economic Development, led by SUN Meng, Vice President of Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co., Ltd. This session will be particularly valuable for companies interested in doing business in Shanghai, as well as those in the medical devices sector.
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Location: Lawson Lundell, Cathedral Place, 925 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC V6C 2L1
RSVP: info@sunnylifehealth.com
About the delegation: Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co., Ltd. (“Lingang Group”) is a state-owned enterprise, and also one of the top 500 enterprises of the service sector in China. The company specializes in the investment and operation of industrial and business parks, providing professional services for enterprises and investing in science and technological innovation. Its primary mission is to serve as the main force in the development and construction of Lin-gang Special Area, and to become an important participant in the industrial upgrading of key areas of Shanghai.
For more details, click on the link for the delegation list, organization overview, and brochure for your reference.
To secure your spot, please RSVP to David Tan, CEO of Sunnylife Health Enterprises, at info@sunnylifehealth.com at your earliest convenience.

Meet the Honourable Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta - A Conversation With the Canadian Indo Pacific Business Community
2025-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | BC
The Canada China Business Council invites CCBC Members to join an online address by The Honourable Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, to the CanChams of the Indo-Pacific region on December 4, 2025.
Premier Smith will outline Alberta’s economic priorities and the province’s approach to deepening engagement with Asia-Pacific markets. The session will offer timely insights into Alberta’s policy direction, trade objectives, and emerging opportunities for cooperation across key sectors.
Date: December 4, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. (Beijing Time)
We encourage CCBC Members to participate in this important discussion, which will support ongoing efforts to strengthen business relationships and advance commercial collaboration throughout the region.
Registration will open shortly. Please check back for updates!

2025 Christmas Dinner in Beijing
2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The St. Regis Beijing, Astor Ballroom, No.21 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing, Chaoyang District, China
Please join the CanCham Beijing and the British Chamber for our joint Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Bringing on the success of last year’s Christmas Gala Dinner in Beijing, this year’s joint Christmas dinner brings an even bigger helping of festive cheer to Beijing.
As we celebrate another successful year for CCBC and our partners, we look forward to reconnecting with our members and friends and reflecting on the continued growth of our networks, partnerships, and collaborative initiatives.
Join the international community at The St. Regis Beijing for a fun-filled evening of festive food and entertainment. Enjoy a traditional Christmas buffet menu, prize draws, and live performances, with a special visit from Santa Claus.
Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Agenda:
6:00-7:00 pm CST: Registration & Reception
7:00-9:00 pm CST: Christmas Buffet (A special visit from Santa Claus will take place around 8 pm!)
Location:
Astor Ballroom
The St. Regis Beijing
No.21 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Ticket Prices for Individuals:
CCBC/CanCham Member: RMB 800
Non-member: RMB 1280
Children between 6 to 12: RMB 250
Kids under 6 join free! (Limit of 1 ticket per purchase)
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For Sponsorship and Corporate tables, please contact Candice Zhao: candice@ccbc.com.cn
