Expanding Market and Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Recap Expanding Market and Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Recap 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 surpassing US$2,000 billion, the GBA offers an unrivaled concentration of innovative ..read more

Networking Lunch with CCBC Board of Directors in Vancouver Recap & Photos Networking Lunch with CCBC Board of Directors in Vancouver Recap & Photos 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. Martin Cauchon, Vice-Chair David Fung, and Executive Director & COO Sarah Kutulakos, as they visited Vancouver. Other board members in attendance included Paul Blom, Exec ..read more

Unlocking the Chinese Market: Cross-Border E-commerce Seminar and B2B Meetings with Tmall Global HQ Team Recap & Photos Unlocking the Chinese Market: Cross-Border E-commerce Seminar and B2B Meetings with Tmall Global HQ Team Recap & Photos 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 beneficial for companies involved in health products, as experts from the Tmall Global ..read more

Rapid and Sustainable Growth: Innovative Strategies for Chinese-Canadian Businesses Recap & Photos Rapid and Sustainable Growth: Innovative Strategies for Chinese-Canadian Businesses Recap & Photos Chinese-Canadian entrepreneurs play a crucial role in the Canadian economy, demonstrating boldness in establishing businesses and exploring markets not only in Canada but also in China, the United States, and beyond. As they navigate various stages of business development, they encounter challenges to achieving rapid and sustainable growth.   The Canada China Business Council (CCBC ..read more

Lunar New Year Montreal Reception: Unveiling Insights from the Canada-China Business Survey Recap & Photos Lunar New Year Montreal Reception: Unveiling Insights from the Canada-China Business Survey Recap & Photos CCBC held a Lunar New Year cocktail reception on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Montreal at National Bank of Canada. Over 100 CCBC members and guests gathered for the occasion. The event provided a unique opportunity to explore insights gathered from CCBC’s Canada-China Business Survey 2022/2023, following the official report launch in Toronto on January 25. Conducted in c ..read more

Lunar New Year Vancouver Reception: Unveiling Insights from the Canada-China Business Survey Recap & Photos Lunar New Year Vancouver Reception: Unveiling Insights from the Canada-China Business Survey Recap & Photos CCBC held a Lunar New Year cocktail reception on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Vancouver at Bennett Jones LLP. Over 80 CCBC members and guests gathered for the occasion. The event provided a unique opportunity to explore insights gathered from CCBC’s Canada-China Business Survey 2022/2023, following the official report launch in Toronto on January 25. Conducted in collabo ..read more

Lunar New Year Toronto Reception: Unveiling Insights from the Canada-China Business Survey Recap & Photos Lunar New Year Toronto Reception: Unveiling Insights from the Canada-China Business Survey Recap & Photos On Thursday, January 25, 2024, CCBC hosted an exclusive Lunar New Year cocktail reception at Gowling WLG in Toronto, unveiling the findings of the Canada-China Business Survey 2022/2023. In collaboration with the Rotman Institute for International Business, CCBC conducts this biennial survey to delve into the perspectives and interests within the Canada-China business communi ..read more

Roundtable Discussion with Jean-Christian Brillant, Minister (Commercial), Embassy of Canada to China Recap & Photos Roundtable Discussion with Jean-Christian Brillant, Minister (Commercial), Embassy of Canada to China Recap & Photos On January 10, 2024, CCBC members had the chance to engage with Jean-Christian Brillant, Minister (Commercial), from the Embassy of Canada in China. Many topics were discussed, including the state of the Canada-China relations, the Indo-Pacific Strategy, opportunities and challenges for Canadian companies in the China market, and Canada’s regime for attr ..read more

Charting the Future: Insights for Navigating Continued Engagement between Canada and China Recap & Photos Charting the Future: Insights for Navigating Continued Engagement between Canada and China Recap & Photos Following CCBC’s 45th AGM Business Forum in Beijing, the BC Chapter hosted a morning business seminar highlighting the present and future state of the Canada-China relationship.   Speeches included a wrap-up of the AGM convergence and CCBC’s three trade missions by Lotta Ygartua, Regional Director, Western Canada, CCBC; and opening remarks by David Fung, Vice Chair, CCBC ..read more

The Great Canadian Christmas 2023 The Great Canadian Christmas 2023 The Canada China Business Council and Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Beijing were delighted to be able, for the first time in two years, to bring back our annual Canadian Christmas dinner in Beijing on December 9, hosting over 200 friends and family members. Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, prize donors, band and enthusiastic guests – with special mention going to our Lead Sponsors: BMO Financial Group and Power Corporation of Canada, Santa Workshop’s Sponsor: Royal Bank of Canada; and our Entertainment Sponsor: Teck Resou ..read more