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EGGLETON TO PROMOTE CANADIAN BUSINESS IN SUZHOU, CHINA
November 24, 1996 No. 215
EGGLETON TO PROMOTE CANADIAN BUSINESS
IN SUZHOU, CHINA
Minister for International Trade, Art Eggleton, announced today that he will visit
the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on November 25 with about 175
Canadian business people.
"Business relations between Canadian and Suzhou companies are gaining force with
each passing day," said Mr. Eggleton. "I look forward to meeting government and
business leaders to underscore Canada's commitment to partnerships in Suzhou."
Mr. Eggleton will meet the Mayor of Suzhou, Mr. Zhang Xin Sheng, and tour the
Suzhou New District. The visit will provide an opportunity to view developments
taking place along the Yangtze Delta and business opportunities in Suzhou.
Suzhou is twinned with Vancouver, British Columbia, and is the nearest
neighbouring city of Shanghai. With economic growth exceeding 15 per cent in
recent years, it has become a key centre of light industry and pharmaceutical
manufacturing. More than 60 foreign firms have committed US$2 billion in
investment since the Suzhou Industrial Park was established in 1994.
The business mission is being organized by the Canada-China Business Council as
part of their Annual General Meeting and Policy Conference being held in Shanghai.
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and Mr. Eggleton will deliver keynote addresses to
the conference on November 26.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Nicole Bourget
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister for International Trade
(613) 996-6271
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
This document is also available on the Department's Internet site:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
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