CCBC BLOG

The China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), recognized as China’s largest, oldest, and most represented trade fair and the world’s largest trading event, has been a cornerstone of international trade since its inception in 1957. Held biannually in Guangzhou, the...

Thanks to the support of BMO, CPKC, and Air Canada (and the consummate arrangements by CCBC Shanghai director Edward Dai), 17 member representatives from a range of sectors and company sizes joined me to explore three cities in the Greater Bay Area from April 13-17 in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.

An exclusive networking lunch was hosted by CCBC on March 25, 2024, in Vancouver, offering CCBC members and guests a rare opportunity to connect with members of CCBC’s Board of Directors, including Chairman Olivier Desmarais, President Graham Shantz, Vice-Chair Hon....

The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) hosted an invite-only roundtable in Edmonton on May 8, featuring distinguished speakers Consul-General ZHAO Liying of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary and Philippe Rheault, Director, The China Institute at the...

China’s “Two Sessions” are the annual plenary meetings of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Consultative Conference that gather delegates from across the country to discuss and approve national priorities. They also see the unveiling of the...

In today's digital age, data has become a critical aspect across various industries, leading to increased complexities for Canadian companies in understanding China's evolving data security landscape and regulations. CCBC's webinar training session on March 22, 2024,...

With the recent announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding study permit application caps, provincial attestation letter (PAL) processes and exemptions, and other measures affecting post-graduate work permits and spousal work permit...

Comprising Hong Kong, Macao, and nine municipalities of China’s Guangdong Province, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is poised to become the new economic powerhouse for China and the world. With a staggering population of over 80 million and a GDP...

On March 19, 2024, CCBC and Tmall Global held a seminar in downtown Vancouver. Participants uncovered invaluable insights on expanding their brand in the Chinese e-commerce market, leveraging the robust ecosystem provided by Tmall Global. The event was especially...