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Introduced in 2020, CCBC is pleased to host the second edition of the China Ready webinar series, designed to provide SME executives with the knowledge and insight needed to launch into the China market successfully.\u00a0As China continues to rebound from COVID-19, the demand for Canadian branded products will be strong throughout 2021. Participants who complete all six sessions will receive a \u2018CCBC China Ready\u2019 certificate. Conclusion of all six will leave participants ready to consider their next steps.<\/p>\n

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China Ready 2021 Webinar Series Session #1: \u2018Guanxi\u2019 \u2013 \u5173\u7cfb \u2013 Building Social Networks for Better Business<\/strong>
In this special presentation on \u2018Guanxi\u2019 on April 7, Sarah Kutulakos, Executive Director of CCBC, helped westerners deconstruct the term so that business people can better understand its meaning and importance. Sarah has extensive experience with \u2018Guanxi\u2019 having worked and lived in China for several years. Her personal stories about \u2018Guanxi\u2019 provided insight into the intricacies of \u2018Guanxi\u2019 relationships and put the spotlight on its potential pitfalls and advantages when doing business in China.<\/p>\n

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This session was free of charge for CCBC members, C$25+HST for non-members.<\/p>\n

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The link to the video presentation is available upon request. Please contact your regional Chapter Director to request access:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Atlantic:\u00a0Laura Markle<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Quebec:\u00a0Philippe Jeanneau<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Ontario:\u00a0Jeff Zhang<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Prairies:\u00a0Philippe Jeanneau<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 BC:\u00a0Lotta Ygartua<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Beijing:\u00a0Noah Fraser<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Shanghai:\u00a0Edward Dai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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About the Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sarah Kutulakos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Executive Director<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sarah Kutulakos, Executive Director for the Canada China Business Council, has extensive experience in China Prior to joining CCBC, Sarah worked for 11 years in marketing, product development, and management with a major multinational corporation, where she had multiple assignments involving China. Sarah managed worldwide product businesses that marketed to China and used China-based sources of supply. She was also involved in several projects requiring cooperation with the Chinese government. Sarah has led both established and start-up businesses within the context of a global corporation and has broad emerging market business experience, and has been involved in the Greater China region since the late 1980s when she lived and worked in Taiwan. There, she was the first non-Chinese employee of a local high-tech start-up firm, where she gained a deep understanding of Chinese business practices.<\/p>\n

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A fluent Mandarin speaker, Sarah\u2019s interest in China began at the University of Wisconsin, where she studied Chinese, marketing, and international business. She holds an MBA in finance and operations from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. She frequently speaks on China issues, including marketing, trade, investment, and Canada-China relations.<\/p>\n

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About the Moderator<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Laura Markle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director, Atlantic Chapter<\/em><\/p>\n

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Laura Markle is responsible for building the CCBC membership base throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland by engaging with Canadian and Chinese businesses, promoting Canada-China bilateral trade, organizing events and supporting the delivery of member services.<\/p>\n

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Laura has a wealth of experience in the private, public and non-profit sectors, having held various positions in her career with Global Affairs Canada, Huawei Technologies Canada and the Canadian Fuels Association.<\/p>\n

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CCBC\u2019s China Ready Series Second Edition schedule and topics* to be covered include:<\/p>\n

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