CCBC BLOG
2020 Canada-China Business Outlook – New Government & Lunar New Year Networking Cocktail Reception
CCBC held a Lunar New Year cocktail reception on Thursday, January 16, 2020, in Toronto with E Defeng, Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto, and Elizabeth Roscoe, Senior VP of Public Affairs at Hill + Knowlton Strategies.
China Introduces More Stringent Environmental Laws and Regulations
This report looks into two Chinese environmental laws introduced in recent years – the Revised Environmental Protection Law and Environmental Protection Tax Law – which have introduced a number of regulatory changes.
2019 Canada-China Business Development Roadshow in Xi’an and Chengdu
CCBC completed the third set of the 2019 Canada-China Business Development Roadshow in Xi’an and Chengdu. The events promoted Canada as a premium investment destination, as well as highlighting Canadian exports and tourist destinations.
2020 Canada-China Business Outlook – New Government & Lunar New Year Networking Cocktail Reception
CCBC held a Lunar New Year cocktail reception on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in Vancouver with TONG Xiaoling, Consul General of the PRC in Vancouver, and David Fung, Vice Chair of CCBC.
Regulatory Changes to China’s Banking, Insurance and Fund-Management Sectors
Since mid-2018, China has pledged to introduce a series of regulatory changes in the hope of reducing market entry barriers in various financial sectors, including banking, insurance and fund management. These measures will bring many benefits for Canadian banks and insurance companies, and will also benefit Canadian pension fund/mutual fund management companies and credit rating agencies.
The Great Canadian Christmas 2019
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Beijing hosted over 160 friends and family members at its annual Canadian Christmas party on December 7, 2019.
China’s “Greater Bay Area” Initiative
The “Greater Bay Area” (GBA) Initiative introduced in February 2019 includes a comprehensive set of new policies in the key areas of R&D, immigration, inbound foreign investment management, cross-boundary financial integration, and IP protection. The GBA Initiative is expected to generate broad business opportunities in the technology and financial services sectors for foreign businesses and investors.
Luncheon with CONG Peiwu, Ambassador of China to Canada
Ontario members had an exclusive luncheon with Chinese Ambassador to Canada CONG Peiwu on December 17, 2019, in Toronto. During the luncheon, the Ambassador spoke about the current Canada-China bilateral trade relationship.
Nova Scotia’s Big Plans for Chinese Trade not Changing Amid Diplomatic Tensions
An article by CCBC 2019 media fellowship recipient Brett Bundale, discussing the growing trade relationship between Atlantic Canada and China, was published in The Chronicle Herald on December 7, 2019.