CCBC BLOG

CCBC held a breakfast networking session in Toronto on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, to inform members and guests about the many opportunities available at the 123rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, China, from April 15 to May 5, 2018.

The Honourable John McCallum, ambassador of Canada to the People’s Republic of China, and LU Xu, consul general of the PRC to Calgary, addressed CCBC members and guests at a luncheon in Calgary on March 20.

Jeff David, the new Consul General of Canada in Chongqing, discussed opportunities for Canadian businesses in southwest China including Chongqing and the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou at a business luncheon on March 7, 2018 in Toronto.

A China-BC Networking Reception: Connecting Education, Business, and Government was held by CCBC’s BC Chapter, the BC Council for International Education (BCCIE) and the Consulate General of the PRC in Vancouver. This was the first BC Chapter event that highlighted the new CCBC education strategy.

HE Wei, the recently appointed Consul General of the PRC in Toronto, was the honoured guest speaker at a luncheon in Toronto. Mr. HE discussed the Canada-China business relationship and how businesses in Ontario can continue moving forward with their China strategies.

CCBC held a luncheon to update members on the leadership transitions announced at the 19th National Congress
of the Communist Party of China. Our Executive Director, Sarah Kutulakos, discussed who’s in, who’s out, and how these changes can affect Canadian businesses in China. Mr. Guy St-Jacques, former Ambassador of Canada to China, shared his perspectives on the implications for Canada as a result of these decisions and policies.

CCBC welcomed TONG Xiaoling, the newly appointed Consul-General of the PRC in Vancouver, at a networking event. Ms. TONG offered her thoughts on the BC-China business relationship. Also at the event was Graham Shantz, CCBC’s President, who gave an update on CCBC’s upcoming activities.