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About the Mission
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The 1st 2010 China Trade Mission organized by the CGTCBA proven to be a great success. The Mission achieved excellent outcomes and receiving exceptional remarks from delegate members and all levels of government both from China and Canada.
The upcoming 2012 China Trade Mission will be another outstanding mission aim at further strengthening and promoting greater economic, business and cultural ties between Canada and China. The Mission will allow participants to extend friendship, establish connections, strengthen existing relations, promote Canadian investment products and services, explore opportunities for joint ventures, and source potential suppliers.
The Mission to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets will open doors to high-level networking opportunities and exchange new ideas with international governmental and business leaders. It will provide Canadian cities and businesses new access and comprehensive insight into the dynamic Chinese market – its vast scale of economy, diversity and potential. Don’t miss this gateway to lucrative business opportunities
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Table of Contents:
About the Mission
Highlights & Benefits
About the Proposed Itinerary
About the Destinations
Who Should Participate
Registration and Contact Information
About the Organizing Team
Downloads:
Information Brochure (Adobe PDF)
Registration Form (Adobe PDF)
Highlights of Mission Activities:
Participate in series of business events such as:
o Meetings with Canadian officials in China,
o Contact with local Economic Development Departments and Business Associations
o Briefing on Business Opportunities and Sector Information in Canada and in China,
o Visit to Key Industrial Zones,
o Signature Business & Investment Forum and Networking Sessions,
o Pre-arranged Business Appointments, etc.
The privilege of attending the Mission’s feature event :
o Economic and Business Development Forum in Beijing,
o Networking and Information sessions in all cities visiting.
Opportunity to visit your preferred “Sister City” or Partner City.
Benefits to the Delegates:
Foster strong trade and economic ties between cities in Canada and China.
Create new cooperation opportunities for cities and businesses.
Lay groundwork and establish relationships with several cities that are considered economic powerhouse in China.
Meet with companies that are establishing their presence in Canada.
Opportunity to present a speech and introduce your cities, agencies and businesses.
Opportunity to showcase your products, services and expertise by hosting and sponsoring Individual Information Session to a captured audience of local business leaders.
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About the Proposed Itinerary
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Day 1
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Nov 23
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Toronto
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• Depart Canada for Shanghai
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Day 2
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Nov 24
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Shanghai
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• Arrive in Shanghai in the afternoon
• Welcome Reception by Shanghai Government
• Officials/business Associations
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Day 3
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Nov 25
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Shanghai
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• Breakfast & Networking meeting
• Highlights of Shanghai
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Day 4
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Nov 26
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Shanghai/vicinity
cities (TBC)
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• Visit to Economic and Industrial Zones in SuZhou/Kunshan (TBC) (including Sister Cities), Business Reception / Networking session
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Day 5
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Nov 27
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Beijing
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• Noon Flight/ bullet train to Beijing
• Welcome Reception by Local Government Office
• Briefing on Business Opportunities
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Day 6
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Nov 28
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Beijing
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• Canada - China Economic & Business Development Forum (co-hosted by Invest Beijing, National Development & Reform Committee & CGTCBA):
Forum with Key Note Speakers
Individual Business Development Seminars
Business Networking Luncheon & Sessions
• Dinner Reception
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Day 7
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Nov 29
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Beijing/vicinity
cities (TBC)
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• Business /Industry visits:
- Economic Development Zone, Invest Beijing and other prearranged
- Business Meetings
• Highlights of Beijing/and or vicinity cities
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Day 8
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Nov 30
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Sister City
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Option #1: (Nov 30 – Dec 1)
Depart for “Sister City”/Partner City Program - Business Development Meetings
RHMCBA: Shijiazhuang, Wuhan ( TBC)
TCBA, MCBA, SYRCBA: Chongqing & Chengdu , Qingdao (TBC)
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Option #2:
(Nov 30 – Dec 1)
Beijing Highlights
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Day 9
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Dec 1
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Sister City
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• "Sister City"/Partner City Program
• Business Development Meetings
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Day 10
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Dec 2
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Hong Kong
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• Depart for Hong Kong in the morning
• Highlights of Hong Kong
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Day 11
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Dec 3
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Hong Kong
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• Business Networking Session, co-organized by HKETO & HKTDC (TBC)
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Day 12
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Dec 4
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Hong Kong/
Toronto
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• Depart for Canada in the afternoon.
***OR extended stay in Hong Kong for the following programme:
- December 4 - 5, 2012: Hong Kong Forum 2012
- December 6 - 8, 2012: World SME Expo
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* The above planned schedule is subject to changes and final confirmation without further notice
** Post-trip Business Meetings can be arranged upon request at extra cost.
*** For more details, please contact The CONFED CTMOrganizing Committee or Andrew Yui, Director, Canada, HKTDC, Tel: 416-366-3594, email: andrew.yui@hktdc.org
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Shanghai
With a population of over 20 million, Shanghai is widely regarded as the centre of
finance, trade and communications in China.
As one of the world’s busiest ports, Shanghai is a major destination for foreign
corporate headquarters, fuelling demand for a highly educated and modernized
workforce. Shanghai has one of the world's busiest ports. Since 2005, Shanghai has
ranked first of the world's busiest cargo ports throughout, handling a total of 560
million tons of cargo in 2007. Shanghai container traffic has surpassed Hong Kong to become the second busiest port in the world, behind Singapore. Shanghai has recorded a double-digit growth for 15 consecutive years since 1992. In 2008, Shanghai's nominal GDP posted a 9.7% growth to 1.37 trillion Yuan.
Beijing
As the Capital City of the People’s Republic of China, Beijing is the country’s centre of politics, culture, education and diplomacy.
Beijing is amongst the most developed cities in China with tertiary industry accounting for 73.2% of its GDP, making it the first post industrial city in mainland China. Finance is one of the most important industries of Beijing. By the end of 2007, there are 751 financial organizations in Beijing that generated 128.6 billion RMB revenue accounting for 11.6% of the total financial industry revenue of the entire country. It also accounts for 13.8% of Beijing's GDP, the highest percentage of that of all Chinese cities. Beijing is increasingly becoming known for its innovative entrepreneurs and high-growth start-ups. This culture is backed
by a large community of both Chinese and foreign venture capital firms.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is an ideal gateway to do business in China; it is located geographically at the entrance of China and culturally between the East and theWest. Hong Kong is also famous for its open and free economy, sound legal system, low tax system, the world-class communication and its efficient transportation system. Hong Kong is the world's eleventh largest trading entity with the total value of imports and exports exceeding its gross domestic product.Much of Hong Kong's exports consist of re-exports, which are products made outside of the territory, especially inmainland China, and distributed via Hong Kong.
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The Mission will promote and showcase Canadian products, expertise and services in the following sectors:
Finance & Investment, Real Estate Development, Education & Training, Logistic, Health Science and Technology and others.
Delegate Cost: (per person, Canadian currency)
Full package: $5,900 (double occupancy)
Single Supplement: Additional $900 ($6,800 Full Package)
Early Bird Discount: $150 off (reserved and paid in full by June 30, 2012)
Member Discount: $100 off
Included in Package:
• All Mission airfares:
o One Round trip International airfare economy class (Toronto-Shanghai, Hong Kong to
Toronto) ;
o One international airfare from sister-cities in China to Hong Kong;
o Two In-China domestic airfare economy class (Shanghai to Beijing, Beijing to sister cities)
• 10 days 4 stars+ to 5 stars hotel accommodation ( Room & Tax only)
• Meals and official banquets (breakfast, lunch, dinner and all business/networking meals)
• Local transportation (all group business transportation)
• Participation in all business networking events in each city listed ( Business Forum, Networking Sessions, Government meetings)
• Economic & Investment Forum (Attendance to the Signature Business Forum in Beijing)
• Promotion of your company throughout the mission (in all promotion brochure, Delegate Members Directory, Forum and networking session display booths)
• Admissions to major sightseeing spots
• Pre-departure Information Sessions and Seminars ( including Cross Culture Session, Press Conference & Promotion events, Pre-departure information sessions and De-briefing/Reunion gatherings)
• Delegate member package: uniform ( windbreaker/jacket, briefcase/bags, business cards, group souvenirs etc)
Fees do not include the following:
• All personal expenses
• Travel Visa for China
• Travel, medical and flight/trip cancellation insurance
*Individual Business Promotion Session and Workshop/Seminar Sponsorship Opportunities are available upon request; please check with us for more details.
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Registration and Contact Information
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Downloads:
Information Brochure (Adobe PDF)
Registration Form (Adobe PDF)
For registration and further detailed information, please contact the Event Manager:
Ms. Bella Bough
Confederation of Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association
www.cgtcba.com
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Mississauga Chinese Business Association (MCBA)
1550 South Gateway Road, Unit 213
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5G6
Tel: (905) 625 MCBA (6222)
Fax: (905) 625 6225
Email: mcba@mcba-canada.com
www.mcba-canada.com
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Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association (RHMCBA)
360 Highway 7 East, Lower Level One
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3Y7
Tel: (905) 731 8806
Fax: (905) 731 8867
Email: info@rhmcba.ca
www.rhmcba.ca
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Scarborough York Region Chinese Business Association (SYRCBA)
4168 Finch Avenue E. PH#69
Toronto, Ontario, M1S 5H6
Tel: (416) 412 7661
Fax: (416) 412 7661
Email: SYRCBA@bellnet.ca
www.syrcba.ca
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Toronto Chinese Business Association (TCBA)
1220 Ellesmere Road, Unit 13
Toronto, Ontario, M1P 2X5
Tel: (416) 595 0313
Fax: (416) 595 7334
Email: office@tcbacanada.com
www.tcbacanada.com
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About the Organizing Team
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Honorary Chair:
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Her Worship Hazel McCallion
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Mayor of City ofMississauga
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His Worship Dave Barrow
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Mayor of Town of Richmond Hill (TBC)
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His Worship Frank Scarpitti
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Mayor of Town of Markham (TBC)
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Committee Co-Chairs:
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Winnie Fung, Vice President, MCBA
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Benedict Leung, Past President, RHMCBA
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Committee Members:
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Stephen Chu, President, MCBA
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Kenny Wan, President, RHMCBA
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Johnny So, President, SYRCBA
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Benny Cheung, President, TCBA
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Michael Lam, Director TCBA
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Annie Chan, Director, SYRCBA
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Tour Manager: Lucia Chan
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THE MISSION
Honorary Mission Leaders:
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Her Worship Hazel McCallion
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Mayor of City ofMississauga
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His Worship Dave Barrow
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Mayor of Town of Richmond Hill (TBC)
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His Worship Frank Scarpitti
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Mayor of Town of Markham (TBC)
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Mission Team Leaders:
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Stephen Chu, President, MCBA
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Kenny Wan, President, RHMCBA
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Johnny So, President, SYRCBA
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Benny Cheung, President, TCBA
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Honorary Patrons
His Worship Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of Town of Markham
Her Worship Hazel McCallion, Mayor of City of Mississauga
His Worship Dave Ryan, Mayor of City of Pickering
His Worship Dave Barrow, Mayor of Town of Richmond Hill
His Worship Rob Ford, Mayor of City of Toronto
His Worship Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor of City of Vaughan
Mr. Fang Li, Consul General of The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto
Ms. Gloria Lo, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Canada)
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Participating Partners
Canada China Tourism Association
Canada China Business Communication Council
Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai, Economic Affairs – Ontario
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Representative Office in Canada)
Chinese Business Council of Vaughan
Economic Development Department, City of Mississauga
Economic Development Department, City of Vaughan
Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals
The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Canada)
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council Toronto Office
Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce
International Cooperation Centre, National Development & Reform Commission, PRC
Invest Hong Kong
Italian Chamber of Commerce in Toronto
Markham Board of Trade
Mississauga Board of Trade
Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto
Toronto Chamber of Commerce
Vaughan Chinese Business Association
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*Our sincere gratitude to those whose names have not been included at the time of posting.
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