| China Trade Mission 2010 |
Table of Contents: About the Mission Features & Benefits Mission Schedule Our Destinations Who Should Participate Registration and Contact Information The Organizing Team Downloads: Information Brochure (Adobe PDF) Registration Form (Adobe PDF) Features of Mission Itinerary: • Begin in Shanghai at the World Expo 2010 and with an opportunity to be part of the Canadian Pavilion. • Participate in a series of business events such as: * Meetings with Consular Officials, * Local Economic Development Agencies and Business Associations, * Briefing on Business Opportunities and Sectoral Information, * Visit to Key Industrial Zones, * Business Forums and Networking Sessions, * Pre-arranged Business Appointments, etc. • The privilege of attending the Mission’s feature event – Economic and Business Development Forum in Beijing. • 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. Back to Table of Contents
* 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. Back to Table of Contents
Shanghai
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. Industrial zones in Shanghai include Shanghai Hongqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jinqiao Export Economic Processing Zone, Minhang Economic and Technological Development Zone, and Shanghai Caohejing High and New Technological Development Zone (see List of economic and technological development zones in Shanghai). Beijing
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 is 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
The Government of Hong Kong plays a passive role in the financial industry, mostly leaving the direction of the economy to market forces and the private sector. Under the official policy of positive non-interventionism, Hong Kong is often cited as an example of laissez-faire capitalism. 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 in mainland China, and distributed via Hong Kong. Even before the 1997 handover, Hong Kong had established extensive trade and investment ties with mainland China, and its autonomous status now enables it to serve as a point of entry for investment flowing into the mainland. Hong Kong's largest export markets are mainland China, the United States, and Japan. Back to Table of Contents
The mission will promote and showcase Canadian products, expertise and services in the following, but not limited to, recommended sectors: Finance & Investment, Real Estate Development, Education & Training, Logistic, Health Science and Technology etc. Delegate Cost: Full package: Canadian $6,800 Early Bird Discount (Reserved and paid in full by November 30, 2009): $150 off Member Discount: $100 off Double Occupancy Discount: $900 off • Access to the Expo 2010 Shanghai, China • Participation in all business networking events arranged in each city • Economic & Business Development Forum • Promotion of your company throughout the mission • Pre-departure Information Sessions and Seminars • Admissions to arranged major sight seeing spots • International and domestic airfare - economy class • 5 star hotel accommodation single occupancy • Group meals and official banquets • Local transportation 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. Back to Table of Contents
Downloads: Information Brochure (Adobe PDF) Registration Form (Adobe PDF) For registration and further detailed information, please contact the Event Manager: Ms. Lucia Chan
Confederation of Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association www.cgtcba.com
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The Organizer
Team Leaders
Honorary Patrons His Worship Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of Town of Markham Her Worship Hazel McCallion, Mayor of City of Mississauga His Worship Dave Barrow, Mayor of Town of Richmond Hill His Worship David Miller, Mayor of City of Toronto Her Worship Linda Jackson, Mayor of City of Vaughan Madam Zhu Tao Ying, Consul General of The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto Ms. Maureen Siu, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto Participating Partners Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Canada China Tourism Association Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai, Economic Affairs – Ontario China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Canada Department of Canadian Heritage, International Expositions – Canadian Pavilion, Shanghai Expo Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals Hong Kong-Canada Business Association Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Canada Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce International Cooperation Centre, National Development & Reform Commission Italian Chamber of Commerce in Toronto Markham Board of Trade Mississauga Board of Trade Mississauga Economic Development Office Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto Toronto Board of Trade York Region Economic Office *Our sincere gratitude to those whose names have not been included at the time of posting. The Organizing Committee: Co-chairs: Winnie Fung, Benedict Leung
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