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SUMMARY:Canadian AlumNight China in Beijing
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Canadian University representatives in China! \nFollowing the success of the inaugural Canadian AlumNight China in Beijing in September 2022\, which drew over 200 alumni\, CCBC is proud to announce the Canadian AlumNight in Beijing is back on April 10\, 2025! \nThis year’s event will feature two parts: an afternoon workshop and networking session with Canadian universities\, high school counselors\, and industry partners\, running from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm; and an open-concept evening cocktail reception for all Canadian alumni and prospective students\, running from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. \nCanadian universities and partners will have booths around the venue to promote their institutions and connect with alumni. CCBC will collaborate with strategic partners to create an atmosphere reminiscent of time spent in Canada for returned alumni\, while offering prospective students a taste of Canadian life. Click here for public registration. \nCanadian universities interested in participating should get in touch with Candice Zhao at Candice@ccbc.com.cn. \nDate:\nThursday\, April 10\, 2025 \nLocation:\nSt. Regis Beijing\n2nd floor\, Great Hall\nNo.21\, Jian Guo Men Wai Street\, Beijing \nAgenda:\n2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Afternoon Program Registration\n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Welcome Remarks\n3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Deep Dive into Canadian Education: Challenges and Opportunities\n4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Case Studies: Best Practices\n5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Refresh and Booth Setup\n6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Evening Program Registration\n7:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Welcome Remarks\n7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Networking\n8:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Prize Draw\n9:00 pm: End of Networking Session
URL:https://ccbc.com/fr/event/canadian-alumnight-china-in-beijing/
LOCATION:St. Regis Beijing\, 2nd floor\, Great Hall\, No.21\, Jian Guo Men Wai Street\, Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Beijing,Beijing,CCBC Event,CCBC Events (Chinese),Chinese,English
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Boosting Trade Between Canada and China
DESCRIPTION:The recent US tariff threat serves as a wake-up call for Canadian businesses. While many Canadian business leaders have long advocated for trade diversification\, the convenience of US market access has often led to an overreliance on a single partner. As Canada’s second-largest trading partner\, China continues to present a strong alternative for expanding trade opportunities. At the same time\, an increasing number of Chinese companies are entering the Canadian market\, offering high-quality\, competitively priced products that are resonating with Canadian consumers. Now is the right time to strengthen trade between Canada and China. \nJoin us on April 16 as industry experts share insights on navigating Canada-China trade. Mr. LIU Linlin\, Consul (Counsellor\, Economic and Commercial)\, Chinese Consulate General in Toronto\, will share insights on trade between Canada and China. Ms. Stephanie Kou\, Partner and Director of Business Development\, Monet Marketing Inc.\, will introduce RedNote\, a leading social commerce platform in China and one of the world’s major platforms for discovering and sharing lifestyle content\, product reviews\, and shopping experiences. Ms. Joyce Jiang\, CEO\, ApexLogistics Canada\, will discuss how businesses can use efficient supply chain solutions to navigate market challenges\, improve trade efficiency\, and reduce risks in cross-border trade. \nMr. Tim Walter\, President and CEO of Walter’s ShoeCare Inc.\, a Canadian company with a 132-year history\, will share their success in the shoe care market\, their brand’s growth\, and their valuable trade relationships with suppliers and business partners in China. Mr. Andrew Yui\, Director\, Canada\, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Canada)\, will provide strategic insights for Canadian companies looking to expand in Asia\, highlighting key opportunities for leveraging Hong Kong as a gateway for trade with China and the broader Asian market. Additionally\, Mr. Alex Liu\, Executive Vice President\, OTT Financial Group\, and Mr. Jeff Zhang\, Regional Director\, Central Canada\, Canada China Business Council (CCBC)\, will deliver remarks with important messages for the Canadian and Chinese business communities. \nDiscover strategies for expanding into China\, overcoming trade challenges\, and leveraging new opportunities in logistics\, social commerce\, and investment. Register now to gain expert insights and make new connections! \n \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: Free; Non-Members: $100 + HST\nCapacity is limited and registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\, with priority given to CCBC members. \nRefund and Cancellation Policy:\nPayment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event. \nAddress:\nOTT Financial Group\n1123 Leslie Street\nNorth York\, Ontario\nM3C 2K5\nFree parking is available onsite \nAgenda:\n1:30 pm – 2:00 pm EDT: Registration and Networking\n2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EDT: Welcome Remarks\, Keynote Speeches\, Closing Remarks\n3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EDT: Networking\n4:30 pm EDT: Event Ends \nDress Code:\nBusiness Formal \nAbout the Speakers: \nLIU Linlin\nConsul (Counsellor\, Economic and Commercial)\nChinese Consulate General in Toronto\n \nMr. LIU Linlin has had a distinguished career spanning over three decades in international trade\, economic cooperation\, and commercial diplomacy. \nSince August 2022\, Mr. Liu has served as Consul (Counsellor\, Economic and Commercial) at the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto. Prior to this\, from April 2017 to August 2022\, he held the position of Economic and Commercial Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea. From October 2008 to April 2017\, he served in various capacities at China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)\, and Economic and Commercial Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand from October 2005 to October 2008. \nMr. Liu’s extensive career also includes previous role at MOFCOM (2001-2005)\, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (1996-2000)\, and the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand\, where he served as Attaché and Third Secretary from 1992 to 1996. He began his career in 1988 at the Personnel Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation. \nMr. Liu holds a Master of Business Economics and Finance from Curtin University of Technology\, Australia (2002)\, a Graduate Diploma in International Economics from the University of Adelaide\, Australia (1998)\, and a Bachelor of Economics from the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade (1988)\, where he majored in Foreign Trade English. \n \nAndrew Yui\nDirector\, Canada\nHong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) \nAndrew Yui was appointed Director\, Canada\, of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in July 1993. HKTDC is Hong Kong’s statutory body responsible for the promotion of international trade (imports and exports) in merchandise\, services and technologies\, via the Hong Kong platform. The Council works through a network of 51 offices worldwide. The HKTDC Branch Office in Canada\, based in Toronto\, is established to encourage and assist Canadian companies to diversify their business to Asia through Hong Kong. To facilitate the efforts of Canadian companies to ‘think Asia\, think Hong Kong\,’ HKTDC Toronto Office has joined forces with like-minded multiplier partners like HKCBA\, HKETO (Toronto)\, IHK (Canada)\, CCBC\, and many others in organizing sector-specific Canadian missions to Hong Kong international trade fairs and conferences. \n \nJoyce Jiang\nCEO\nApexLogistics Canada \nJoyce Jiang is an experienced entrepreneur in the field of international logistics and supply chain management. As the founder of ApexLogistics Canada\, she built the company from the ground up after immigrating to Canada. In just 10 years\, she transformed APEX into a leading player in the national logistics sector\, has played a key role in elevating industry standards and facilitating seamless trade between Canada and global markets. \nGuided by the philosophy of « Optimizing Logistics\, Connecting the World\, » Ms. Jiang has consistently broken barriers across languages\, industries\, and borders. Her relentless drive for innovation and excellence has earned her recognition as an industry trailblazer. \nPrior to founding ApexLogistics Canada\, Ms. Jiang held senior management positions in international five-star hospitality\, DHL China\, and Shanghai Media Group. Her extensive experience in international management and cross-cultural service has equipped her with a unique strategic vision for global business operations. \nIn 2024\, Ms. Jiang was honoured with the Business Excellence Award – Resilience at the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) 46th Annual General Meeting\, recognizing her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the industry. \n \nStephanie Kou\nPartner and Director\, Business Development\nMonet Marketing Inc. \nStephanie Kou is the Partner & Business Development Director at Agency Monet Marketing\, an officially authorized cross-border agency for RedNote (Xiaohongshu/小红书) in North America and a certified TikTok agency. \nMonet Marketing is a full-service marketing agency with 11 years of experience in the North American market. Headquartered in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, the company also has offices in Los Angeles\, USA\, and Vancouver\, Canada. With extensive expertise\, Monet Marketing specializes in developing and executing marketing strategies for Chinese companies expanding into the North American market. Additionally\, the company is dedicated to serving as a bridge for Asian brands entering the North American market\, as well as a key partner for major global brands looking to engage with North America’s Asian communities and local markets. \nNotable clients include Holt Renfrew Canada\, Audi Canada\, Vaughan Mills\, Royal Bank of Canada\, Lark (飞书)\, Snowbeer (雪花啤酒)\, Laifen (莱芬吹风机)\, and other leading North American and international brands. \n \nTim Walter\nPresident and CEO\nWalter’s ShoeCare Inc. \nTim Walter is President\, Chief Executive Officer and sole owner of E. F. Walter Group of Companies\, including three family holdings and a majority ownership of Walter’s ShoeCare Inc. which descends directly from E. F. Walter Ltee.\, his family’s company\, which was founded in 1893 by his great-grandfather at Montreal\, Quebec. \nInvolved in the companies since April 1990\, he became a member of the executive team in 1994 and has served as President and CEO since 2001. His primary focus and responsibilities through 2010 include business assessment\, strategic planning\, restructuring\, consolidation\, organization and business development of this now fourth-generation business—positioning it to pursue quantum growth. \nSince 2010\, he has led the divestiture of non-core business assets; the acquisition\, development\, and subsequent sale of his ThermaGreen Environmental business in 2018; and ongoing investment to grow Walter’s ShoeCare. \nHaving successfully navigated COVID-19 with an exceptional team\, Walter’s ShoeCare is focused on strategic growth through the international expansion of operations and distribution. \nIn 2004\, he was selected from candidates across Canada by KPMG and the Richard Ivey School of Business – University of Western Ontario to join an elite group of entrepreneurs. The Quantum Shift Institute for Entrepreneurship provides continual business training\, leadership development\, and a solid networking infrastructure to support the effective development of his business. \nHe is happily married for over 28 years and has two children\, both of whom have completed university degrees and are independently developing their careers. He enjoys outdoor adventure sports\, travel\, music\, and time with his family. \n \nAlex Liu\nExecutive Vice President\nOTT Financial Group \nAlex Liu joined OTT in 2014\, where he has assisted the founder in managing various business lines in Canada\, the United States and Hong Kong\, particularly the fintech business group\, which provides payment processing\, global settlement and credit card issuance services. Previously\, Mr. Liu held various senior positions at Shenyin Wanguo Securities\, one of the largest full-service investment dealers in China\, where he worked for 20 years. \n \nJeff Zhang\nRegional Director\, Central Canada\nCanada China Business Council \nJeff Zhang has over 20 years of international experience in private\, public and non-profit organizations in a variety of sectors including E-commerce\, oil and gas\, retail\, commercial real estate\, education and financial services. Prior to joining CCBC\, Mr. Zhang worked in establishment and operation management at a Sino-Foreign joint venture company and in strategic partnership management at a Fortune 500 multinational company. He also led and assisted a number of Canadian companies and educational institutions into China where he was responsible for strategic partnerships and branding establishment. \nMr. Zhang has an MBA in marketing and international business from Concordia University in Montreal and is fluent in Mandarin and English. He has also been a guest speaker at professional business associations in China and Canada. \nPhotography/Filming: By taking part in this event\, you grant the Canada China Business Council full rights to use any images resulting from photography/video filming.
URL:https://ccbc.com/fr/event/boosting-trade-between-canada-and-china/
LOCATION:OTT Financial Group\, 1123 Leslie Street\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 2K5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:[COMPLET] Favoriser les opportunités commerciales en Chine : Stimuler et diversifier les exportations québécoises grâce à l'exposition internationale des importations de la Chine (CIIE)
DESCRIPTION:Avec un contexte commercial mondial en pleine évolution\, marqué par des tensions géopolitiques et des changements dans les politiques tarifaires\, les exportateurs québécois et canadiens doivent plus que jamais diversifier leurs marchés. La Chine demeure un partenaire économique incontournable et une destination clé pour les produits canadiens\, qu’il s’agisse d’agroalimentaire\, de biens de consommation\, de technologies ou de fabrication avancée. \nL’Exposition internationale des importations de la Chine (CIIE) représente une occasion en or pour les entreprises québécoises de percer ce marché\, de rencontrer des acheteurs et de bâtir des partenariats solides. Joignez-vous à nous le 16 avril à Montréal alors que M. DAI Yuming\, Consul général de la République populaire de Chine à Montréal\, partagera ses perspectives sur le commerce entre le Canada et la Chine. Après les remarques du Consul général DAI Yuming\, nous plongerons dans une discussion sur la prochaine édition de l’Exposition internationale des importations de la Chine (CIIE) à Shanghai. M. DENG Jun\, PDG de la Banque de Chine (Canada)\, interviendra sur l’importance de la CIIE\, suivi d’un panel sur les stratégies gagnantes pour les entreprises québécoises. \nUn panel se concentrant sur les stratégies gagnantes pour les entreprises québécoises sur le marché chinois\, incluant la participation de Charles Lavoie\, vice-président marketing chez WPIC Marketing + Technologies\, Stéphane Fallecker\, Directeur Exportations\, Marchés de l’Asie-Pacifique et de l’Océanie chez Investissement Québec International\, David Williams\, Directeur principal\, Développement des affaires\, Intelcom | Dragonfly\, ainsi que Lory Wang\, présidente d’Arctica Food Group Canada Inc. \nCet événement sera l’occasion d’obtenir des conseils pratiques\, des retours d’expérience concrets et une vision stratégique pour mieux comprendre les tendances du marché chinois\, optimiser votre participation à la CIIE et renforcer votre présence en Chine. \n \nBillets :\nGratuit. Les places sont limitées et l’inscription se fera selon le principe du premier arrivé\, premier servi\, avec priorité pour les membres du CCBC. \nPolitique de remboursement et d’annulation :\nLe paiement n’est pas remboursable\, sauf en cas d’annulation de l’événement par le Conseil d’affaires Canada-Chine. \nLieu :\nFasken\n800\, rue du Square-Victoria\, bureau 3500\nMontréal\, Québec\nH3C 0B4 \nHeure :\n15h30 – 16h00 : Enregistrement et réseautage\n16h00 – 16h50 : Discours de bienvenue\n16h50 – 17h20 : Panel discussion : Stratégies gagnantes pour les entreprises québécoises sur le marché chinois\n17h20 – 18h30 : Réseautage \nAu sujet des conferenciers : \nDAI Yuming\nConsul Général de la République populaire de Chine à Montréal \nM. DAI Yuming occupe le poste de Consul Général de la République populaire de Chine à Montréal depuis décembre 2022.\nDepuis 1992\, il a occupé divers postes au sein du Département des Affaires africaines\, du Département du Personnel et du Département de la Planification politique du Ministère des Affaires étrangères de Chine\, et a servi à plusieurs reprises dans les ambassades chinoises au Libéria\, aux États-Unis\, en Sierra Leone\, en Namibie et en Israël. Il a également été adjoint au maire de la ville de Sanya\, province de Hainan\, de 2016 à 2019. \n \nDr. DENG Jun\nPrésident-directeur général\, Banque de Chine (Canada)\nPrincipal Officier de la Succursale de Toronto de la Banque de Chine \nDr. DENG Jun détient un doctorat en économie de l’Université de Wuhan et a joué un rôle essentiel au sein du Groupe de la Banque de Chine depuis 1990. Son parcours au sein de la Banque comprend des postes clés qui témoignent de son expertise. \nEn 2001\, il a été nommé Directeur général de la Succursale ETD de la Banque de Chine à Wuhan\, contribuant de manière significative à la croissance de la Banque. En 2006\, il a occupé le poste de Directeur général adjoint de la Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Auto Finance Company Ltd.\, une coentreprise entre la Banque de Chine Group Insurance Company Ltd.\, Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile Company Ltd. et Banque PSA Finance. \nEn 2009\, le Dr. Deng a été nommé Directeur général adjoint au sein du Groupe Banque de Chine Limited Head Office Corporate Banking Group\, et en 2012\, il est devenu Country Head de la Banque de Chine Limited – Succursale de Manille\, démontrant ainsi sa polyvalence sur la scène internationale. Depuis octobre de la même année\, il occupe ses fonctions actuelles\, agissant en tant que Président-directeur général de la Banque de Chine (Canada) et Principal Officier de la Succursale de Toronto de la Banque de Chine. \n \nCharles Lavoie\nVice-président marketing\nWPIC Marketing + Technologies \nCharles Lavoie aide les entreprises canadiennes et internationales à pénétrer et à se développer sur le marché chinois et dans la région Asie-Pacifique (APAC) depuis 2011. Expert en image de marque\, marketing\, commerce électronique et gestion interculturelle\, il a accompagné plus de 200 entreprises – des startups aux multinationales – dans l’optimisation de leurs stratégies de croissance. \nIl est actuellement vice-président marketing chez WPIC Marketing + Technologies\, le premier incubateur de commerce électronique en Asie pour les marques internationales. Chez WPIC\, il dirige une équipe de plus de 350 spécialistes basés en Chine\, au Japon\, en Corée et en Asie du Sud-Est\, dans les domaines du marketing\, du e-commerce\, de la logistique\, de la conformité\, de l’analyse de données et de la technologie. Il accompagne des entreprises canadiennes telles que Aritzia\, New Roots Herbal\, IDC Dermo et Triotech dans leur développement et leurs opérations en Chine et dans la région APAC. \nAvant de rejoindre WPIC\, M. Lavoie a occupé le poste de délégué commercial à l’ambassade du Canada à Beijing de 2011 à 2013. Il a également été consultant pour des entreprises chinoises de premier plan telles que Tencent\, la Banque mondiale (bureau de Chine) et CICC\, les accompagnant dans leurs stratégies d’expansion internationale et de communication. Il a également conseillé plusieurs organisations internationales implantées en Chine\, notamment Daimler et Uber. Durant cette période\, M. Lavoie a également lancé et développé avec succès sa propre marque en Chine et en Asie du Sud-Est. \n \nStéphane Fallecker\nDirecteur Exportations\, Marchés de l’Asie-Pacifique et de l’Océanie\nInvestissement Québec International \nStéphane Fallecker travaille au développement des affaires internationales depuis plus de 20 ans autant au niveau gouvernemental\, qu’au sein des agences de développement économiques régionales\, que de l’entreprise privée. \nIl a joint Investissement Québec International en 2022\, avec le mandat de supporter la croissance des exportations québécoises en Asie-Pacifique et en Océanie. \nAvant\, son arrivé chez Investissement Québec\, Il a eu l’occasion de gérer les sections économiques du bureau du Québec à Chicago et de la délégation générale du Québec à New York. \nM. Fallecker détient une maîtrise en gestion internationale de HEC Montréal. \n \nLory Wang\nPrésidente\nArctica Food Group Canada Inc. \nLory Wang est une passionnée de gastronomie et une entrepreneure de deuxième génération. Après des études en finance et en comptabilité\, et plusieurs années d’audit auprès de PME\, elle a décidé de se lancer en affaire. Avec l’intérêt croissant du marché chinois pour les produits importés et son amour pour la gastronomie\, elle a co-fondé Arctica Food Group Canada en 2012. La mission du groupe a toujours été d’offrir des aliments naturels\, sains et délicieux\, avec un certain cachet\, où l’ouest rencontre l’est. Arctica Food est devenue la marque dominante des concombres de mer sauvages au Canada ouvrant la voie pour l’industrie québécoise des concombres de mer. Considérant que la classe moyenne chinoise est ouverte d’esprit mais exposée à trop d’options\, Arctica Food met l’accent sur l’éducation alimentaire pour développer la reconnaissance des produits et la fidélité à la marque. Avec son équipe\, Mme Wang continue de développer de nouveaux produits alimentaires nutritifs et adaptés aux habitudes alimentaires des consommateurs chinois\, tels que le miel\, les haricots de soja\, l’huile de cuisson\, les compléments alimentaires\, etc. En tant que membre du conseil d’administration du Groupe Export Agroalimentaire\, elle souhaite promouvoir les produits alimentaires de haute qualité du Québec\, parfois même méconnus localement\, et encourager davantage de personnes à exporter à l’étranger et à établir des relations internationales. La nourriture nous rapproche ; partageons-la ensemble ! \n \nDavid Williams\nDirecteur principal\, Développement des affaires\nIntelcom | Dragonfly \nDavid Williams est responsable du développement des affaires internationales chez Intelcom | Dragonfly\, une entreprise de logistique du dernier kilomètre présente au Canada et en Australie. Fort de plus de 15 ans d’expérience dans le secteur de la logistique du commerce électronique\, des partenariats stratégiques et du développement de nouveaux marchés\, M. Williams accompagne les Grands détaillants\, les places de marché et les fournisseurs logistiques dans leurs projets de croissance transfrontalière. Il a participé à plusieurs missions commerciales internationales\, dont l’Exposition internationale des importations de la Chine (CIIE)\, afin de soutenir le développement d’Intelcom | Dragonfly sur de nouveaux marchés. \n\nPonora Ang\nAssocié\, Co-responsable national\, Groupe Asie-Pacifique\nFasken\n \nPonora Ang est co-responsable national du groupe Asie-Pacifique de Fasken. Il est avocat spécialisé en litige immobilier\, manufacturier et en responsabilité du produit. Outre sa pratique du litige commercial\, M. Ang est bien connu des entreprises de la région Asie-Pacifique pour ses avis juridiques et ses conseils stratégiques en matière de projets d’investissement et de mise en œuvre au Canada. Il avise les entreprises provenant notamment de la Chine\, du Japon\, de la Corée du Sud et de l’Asie du Sud-Est. \nM. Ang conseille et représente des clients dans les secteurs de l’immobilier\, manufacturier\, de la responsabilité de produits\, de la vente et de la location\, de l’assurance\, de l’alimentation et du droit de la franchise. On lui demande régulièrement de représenter les intérêts de développeurs immobiliers\, fabricants\, d’importateurs\, de distributeurs et de vendeurs dans les secteurs de l’automobile\, des soins de santé\, de la sécurité et de l’aviation. Il conseille également régulièrement des entreprises d’État\, des entreprises privées et des particuliers asiatiques qui œuvrent dans divers secteurs et qui souhaitent élargir leurs activités commerciales au Canada. \nIl a également reçu le prix d’« avocat de l’année 2010 » de l’Association du Jeune Barreau de Montréal dans le domaine du litige civil et commercial. M. Ang a également été désigné parmi les « 40 meilleurs avocats de moins de 40 ans au Canada » par la revue Lexpert pour son expertise juridique. En 2023\, il a reçu la médaille de l’Assemblée nationale du Québec pour les nombreux services qu’il a rendus à la société au fil des ans. \nM. Ang continue de s’impliquer dans plusieurs comités et conseils d’administration au Québec\, y compris au sein d’associations professionnelles et commerciales\, ainsi que dans des organismes de bienfaisance. En plus de travailler comme avocat et de s’impliquer dans sa collectivité\, M. Ang est un aidant dont la vie quotidienne a fait l’objet d’un documentaire réalisé par ICI Radio-Canada en 2022. \n \nClaire Zhang\nDirectrice\, Section régionale du Québec\nConseil d’affaires Canada-Chine\n \nClaire Zhang apporte plus de 10 ans d’expertise en développement international à son rôle de Directrice du Chapitre du Québec au Conseil d’affaires Canada-Chine. Elle a précédemment dirigé le développement commercial pour la Grande Chine dans des secteurs tels que la technologie éducative\, le divertissement\, les technologies de l’information\, la blockchain et la 5G. Mme Zhang a excellé dans la création de relations influentes avec les agences gouvernementales\, les leaders industriels et les partenaires stratégiques dans les deux nations. \nAuparavant\, Mme Zhang a occupé le poste de Responsable de Programme au Chapitre du Québec et de Directrice Intérimaire du Chapitre Atlantique au CCBC. À ce poste\, elle a fourni des renseignements commerciaux essentiels aux membres du Canada atlantique. Elle est experte dans l’organisation de missions commerciales de grande envergure et de haut niveau en Chine et au Canada\, facilitant les négociations cruciales et aidant les entreprises canadiennes à naviguer dans les complexités du marché chinois. \nFervente défenseuse de la diversité\, du leadership féminin et de l’entrepreneuriat\, Mme Zhang est titulaire d’un B.Comm en marketing de l’Université Concordia. Elle parle couramment l’anglais et le mandarin\, et possède des compétences intermédiaires en français. Son acumen charismatique et sa compréhension approfondie des deux environnements d’affaires lui permettent de favoriser un développement commercial bilatéral impactant et de forger des partenariats stratégiques. Mme Zhang est également activement impliquée dans la communauté Chine-Canada dans la région du Québec. \nPhotographie et Tournage: En participant à cet événement\, vous autorisez le Conseil d’affaires Canada-Chine à utiliser toutes les photos ou vidéos prises lors de l’événement.
URL:https://ccbc.com/fr/event/favoriser-les-opportunites-commerciales-en-chine-stimuler-et-diversifier-les-exportations-quebecoises-grace-a-lexposition-internationale-des-importations-de-la-chine-ciie/
LOCATION:Fasken\, 333 Bay St\, Suite 2400\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2T6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English
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SUMMARY:The 8th China International Import Expo Promotion Event - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:The China International Import Expo (CIIE)\, established in 2018 and jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Shanghai Municipal Government\, stands as the world’s pioneering import themed national level expo. The event is scheduled for November 5-10\, 2025\, in Shanghai\, China. This year’s CIIE offers a prime opportunity for organizations to engage as exhibitors\, buyers\, or visitors. Join us for the promotion event to discover the upcoming CIIE’s highlights and learn how to optimize your CIIE experience. \nThe Canada China Business Council is a supporting organization of the promotion event. \nCCBC members can register by contacting Jeff Zhang\, Regional Director\, Central Canada\, at jeff@ccbc.com\, or Yuli Liu\, Senior Program Manager\, Central Canada\, at yuli@ccbc.com. The deadline to register is April 15\, 2025. The event is free of charge to attend.  \nAddress: \nBank of China (Canada) Headquarters\n50 Minthorn Blvd\, Suite 600\, 6th Floor Meeting Room\nMarkham\, Ontario\nL3T 7X8 \nAgenda:\n2:00 pm – 2:30 pm EDT: Registration\n2:30 pm – 5:00 pm EDT: Event \nClick here to download the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) Enterprise & Business Exhibition Exhibitor Invitation. \n \n 
URL:https://ccbc.com/fr/event/the-8th-china-international-import-expo-promotion-event-toronto/
LOCATION:Bank of China (Canada) Headquarters\, 50 Minthorn Blvd\, Suite 600\, 6th Floor Meeting Room\, Markham\, Ontario\, L3T 7X8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235403
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SUMMARY:The 8th China International Import Expo Promotion Event – Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:The China International Import Expo (CIIE)\, established in 2018 and jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Shanghai Municipal Government\, stands as the world’s pioneering import themed national level expo. The event is scheduled for November 5-10\, 2025\, in Shanghai\, China. This year’s CIIE offers a prime opportunity for organizations to engage as exhibitors\, buyers\, or visitors. Join us for the promotion event to discover the upcoming CIIE’s highlights and learn how to optimize your CIIE experience. \nThe Canada China Business Council is a supporting organization of the promotion event. \nThe deadline to register is April 22\, 2025. The event is free of charge to attend. Register by emailing CIIE@bankofchina.ca the following: name\, job title\, organization\, phone number\, email\, and number of attendees. \nAddress:\nJW Marriott Parq Vancouver\, Conference Floor (4th Floor)\, Kitsilano Ballroom\n39 Smithe Street\nVancouver\, BC\nV6B 0R3 \nAgenda:\n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm PDT: Registration\n3:00 pm – 4:30 pm PDT: Event \nClick here to download the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) Enterprise & Business Exhibition Exhibitor Invitation.
URL:https://ccbc.com/fr/event/the-8th-china-international-import-expo-promotion-event-vancouver/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Parq Vancouver\, Conference Floor (4th Floor)\, Kitsilano Ballroom\, 39 Smithe Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 0R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,CCBC Event,English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235403
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Rebuilding Bridges: The Future of Canada-China Business Relations After The Federal Election
DESCRIPTION:As Canada navigates a new political landscape following the federal election\, what lies ahead for its economic relationship with China? Join us in Vancouver for an exclusive panel discussion featuring experts in international trade and business as they analyze the future of Canada-China commercial ties and what it means for Canadian companies. \nWe are pleased to welcome three distinguished industry experts: Stewart Beck\, former diplomat and Past President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; Jing LI\, Professor of International Business and Director of the Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies at the Beedie School of Business\, Simon Fraser University; and Jia WANG\, Senior Fellow and Senior Advisor at the China Institute\, University of Alberta. \nWith global market shifts and economic uncertainties\, diversification has never been more critical for Canadian businesses. China remains one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets\, offering vast opportunities for growth\, investment\, and expansion. Speakers will share insights on policy changes\, trade opportunities\, and strategies for businesses looking to strengthen or re-enter the Chinese market. \nAttendees will gain expert insights into the evolving Canada-China business landscape and understand how post-election policy changes may impact trade. The event will highlight why China should be a key part of a global diversification strategy\, providing valuable perspectives on market opportunities. Additionally\, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and expand their professional networks\, fostering new business relationships and collaborations. \n \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: $25 + tax; Non-Members: $100 + tax\nCapacity is limited and registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\, with priority given to CCBC members. \nRefund and Cancellation Policy:\nPayment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event. \nAddress:\nBorden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)\nWaterfront Centre\, 200 Burrard Street\, Suite 1200\nVancouver\, BC\nV7X 1T2 \nFor inquiries\, please contact Lotta Ygartua at lotta@ccbc.com. \nAgenda:\n4:30 pm PDT: Registration\n5:00 pm PDT: Remarks and Panel Discussion\n5:50 pm PDT: Networking\n6:30 pm PDT: Event ends \nSponsor Remarks from:  \nSean Muggah\nPartner\nBorden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) \nSean Muggah represents and advises clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters\, with a particular focus on highly regulated industries and sectors. He has extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions\, disposition and acquisition of businesses on behalf of Canadian\, U.S. and international companies\, cross-border transactions\, corporate reorganizations\, joint ventures and partnership agreements in a wide variety of industries. \nHis practice spans a variety of sectors\, including infrastructure and energy projects\, and power and electricity. He advises financial institutions (including credit unions\, trust companies and insurance companies) on regulatory and other corporate/commercial matters. Mr. Muggah also has extensive experience advising clients in the education and not-for-profit sectors. \nFrom 2000 to 2003\, Mr. Muggah was foreign counsel with the law firm of Nishimura & Partners (now Nishimura & Asahi) in Tokyo\, Japan\, where his practice focused on cross-border commercial transactions. \nWithin BLG\, Mr. Muggah is the Regional Manager of our Corporate Commercial and Securities and Capital Markets Groups. Sean provides legal services through a Law Corporation. \nAbout the Speakers: \nStewart Beck\nFormer diplomat\nPast President and CEO\, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada\n \nWith four decades as a diplomat\, trade commissioner\, and policy expert\, Stewart Beck has championed Canada’s interests across Asia and the United States. As former President of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada\, he built networks connecting key stakeholders throughout the region. His diplomatic career includes serving as Canada’s High Commissioner to India and Consul General in Shanghai and San Francisco\, establishing him as a leading expert on Asia-Pacific relations. This experience\, coupled with his innovation policy knowledge and relationships with decision-makers across Canada and Asia\, uniquely positions him to provide insights on Asia’s importance to Canada’s strategic interests and economic security. \n \nJing LI\nProfessor\, International Business\nDirector\, Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies\nBeedie School of Business\, Simon Fraser University\n \nJing LI (PhD\, Indiana University) is a Professor of International Business at the Beedie School of Business\, Simon Fraser University\, where she serves as the director of the Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies. Her research focuses on international investment strategies of firms\, doing business in emerging markets\, state-owned enterprises\, and the intersection of geopolitics\, public policies\, and firm strategies. She has published over forty articles in leading management and international business journals. She is equally passionate about teaching and engaging in activities that promote dialogue and collaboration among researchers\, business leaders\, and policymakers. \n \nJia WANG\nSenior Fellow and Senior Advisor\nChina Institute\, University of Alberta \nJia WANG is the Senior Advisor and Senior Fellow of the China Institute at the University of Alberta. She has led the policy research think tank as the Interim Director (2021-2023) and Deputy Director and managed research\, programs\, and government and media relations since 2011. Ms. Wang is also a senior fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and a member of the Canada-US Commission on China convened by Wilson Centre in Washington D.C. \nMs. Wang has over 18 years of direct management experience focusing on the economic and political dimensions of contemporary China and Canada-China relations in various capacities. At the China Institute\, in addition to overseeing the operations\, she led policy research initiatives examining Canada’s diplomatic\, trade\, investment and energy linkages with China. She also provides strategic and policy advice on China to University senior leaders as well as executives at public and private sector organizations. Ms. Wang is a frequent media commentator\, speaker and moderator at international\, national and community events. \nBefore joining the China Institute\, Ms. Wang worked as a television news reporter\, anchor and producer covering major political\, business and cultural affairs for OMNI TV network from 2008 to early 2011. She also served as a business consultant for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. and as a conference interpreter for various business\, government and higher education institutions at executive-level meetings and major conferences. \nMs. Wang holds a Bachelor of Laws (honours) from Peking University and pursued doctoral studies at the University of Toronto. She has written columns for the largest Chinese newspaper and taught business communication and cultural etiquette in Canada. \nBorn and raised in Beijing and lived for two decades in Canada\, Ms. Wang is fully bilingual (Chinese and English) and bicultural. She serves on the Boards of Directors for Early Music Society of BC of for Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Winspear Centre for Music and is an Advisory Board Member for the Canada China Forum. An avid animal and nature lover\, she supports animal rescue and nature conservation efforts around the world and enjoys hiking in the majestic Canadian Rockies every summer. \n \nLotta Ygartua\nRegional Director\, Western Canada\nCanada China Business Council \nAs Regional Director of Western Canada\, Lotta Ygartua is responsible for building the CCBC membership base throughout the region by connecting Canadian and Chinese businesses\, promoting Canada-China bilateral trade\, organizing events and supporting the delivery of member services. Ms. Ygartua has over 10 years of marketing experience in the technology\, marketing research\, communications and art sectors. Prior to joining CCBC\, she was Marketing Manager at the China-Britain Business Council based in the UK\, promoting trade and business with China and organizing high-calibre events involving the Chinese Premier and the Prime Minister of Great Britain. \nMs. Ygartua spent several years living in China\, where she studied and worked for a local company that developed products for the Chinese market. Ms. Ygartua studied Mandarin at the University of Nanjing and Nanjing Normal University. She holds a BA in Chinese and BSc in Social and Economic Geography from Uppsala University\, Sweden. \nPhotography/Filming: By taking part in this event\, you grant the Canada China Business Council full rights to use any images resulting from photography/video filming.
URL:https://ccbc.com/fr/event/rebuilding-bridges-the-future-of-canada-china-business-relations-after-the-federal-election/
LOCATION:Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) Vancouver\, Waterfront Centre\, 200 Burrard Street\, Suite 1200\, Vancouver\, BC\, V7X 1T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,CCBC Event,English
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