The second edition of the Canada Ready Roundtable was co-organized by CCPIT Beijing Sub-Council and the Canada China Business Council in Beijing on December 9, 2025. The event was made possible by the support of ICBC, the venue sponsor. Invest Alberta and CPKC were the two sponsors of the event. The event began with opening remarks from leaders of the three organizations.

Li Xiangying, Chairperson of CCPIT Beijing Sub-Council, highlighted the strong foundation and potential of Beijing-Canada economic cooperation and committed to supporting companies’ global expansion. CCPIT has been an important partner of CCBC in promoting more and better business between Canada and China.

David Perez-Des Rosiers, Chief Representative of CCBC Beijing, outlined the council’s role in facilitating bilateral understanding and future initiatives. He also reflected on the objectives of the Canada Ready Series, designed to provide a deeper understanding of Canada’s business culture and key sector opportunities for Chinese companies.

Wang Xusheng, Vice President of ICBC Beijing, pledged to enable collaboration through the bank’s global network and comprehensive financial services. ICBC has been operating in Canada for many years through their four branches and has worked with both Canadian and Chinese enterprises.

Jonathan Brasnett from the Canadian Embassy summarized Canada’s key advantages as “Stable, Rich, Innovative, Talented, and Connected,” with opportunities in many sectors. Kevin Tsui, Chief Representative of Invest Alberta, detailed the province’s competitive edge, including low corporate tax rates, abundant energy resources, and a young workforce, and invited investment in sectors like energy and Agri-tech. Willy Wang, Representative of CPKC Railway, outlined the efficiency of North America’s intermodal logistics network and the pivotal role of the Port of Vancouver. Vivian He, founder of VH Tax & Advisory, advised early tax planning for Chinese enterprises entering Canada. Li Huishu, Deputy Director of the PBOC Beijing Office, explained the benefits of cross-border RMB settlement, such as hedging FX risk and reducing financing costs.

Chinese participants briefed their businesses and cooperation interests, which focused on: green tech and clean energy—including carbon management, clean heating, and renewable energy technology collaboration; advanced manufacturing—covering service robots, and other key manufacturing sectors; and supply chain—reflecting specific import/export interests in agricultural products and optical equipment.