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.
CCBC Chamber of Commerce – Beijing held its annual Christmas celebration on December 16, 2017. Colleagues, friends, and family were invited to this festive evening that featured a buffet feast with Christmas turkey, lamb, and much more.
Professor Jeremy Paltiel of Carleton University and Sarah Kutulakos of CCBC reviewed the outcomes of the 19th Party Congress in Toronto.
The Government of Alberta’s Alberta Investment Mission to China, that was jointly organized by CCBC’s Prairies and Beijing Chapters, was attended by almost 150 local Chinese guests and investors.