CCBC BLOG

We often hear that in China a handshake and your “Guanxi”, i.e. your interpersonal relationship, are more important than any formal agreement. While we don’t deny this importance, the proper written instructions can curb any misunderstanding or disagreement that may arise from language barriers or cultural differences.

Given the complex challenges COVID-19 has placed on post-secondary institutions, how will campus life be impacted and what immediate and long-term steps can universities take to manage this? CCBC, Universities Canada, and York University discussed this important issue...

On June 10, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), in partnership with the Ontario Government and Canada China Business Council (CCBC), hosted a Greater China Network Cleantech virtual series where the Government of Canada Embassy and Consulates shared updates...

When dealing with China, so often in business one cannot separate private from public. Keeping the pulse of top-level leadership, major policies out of Beijing, and long-term regional implementation are key to planning, budgeting and strategizing in this market. Any...

As the Canadian economy continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic a few months behind China, CCBC members and non-members tuned into a CCBC Practical Tools webinar on June 4, 2020, to learn best practices for successfully reopening shopping centres and office...

On June 25 at 8:30 pm EST, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) hosted its 2nd Greater China Network Cleantech virtual series, where the Embassy and Consulates shared updates from their respective markets. The series was broken down into several parts and...

Since China closed its borders to non-Chinese nationals on March 28, the domestic market has essentially returned to normal. School is largely back in session, restaurants are full and lively, and public spaces are crowded once more. Many Canadians who call China home...