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CHAN TO VISIT CHINA AND HONG KONG AND LEADTRADE MISSION FOCUSSING ONEMERGING REGIONAL MARKETS IN CHINA
May 1, 1996 No. 85
CHAN TO VISIT CHINA AND HONG KONG AND LEAD
TRADE MISSION FOCUSSING ON
EMERGING REGIONAL MARKETS IN CHINA
The Honourable Raymond Chan, Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific), will visit China
and Hong Kong between May 4 and 21 to discuss a wide range of political, trade,
economic and sustainable development aspects of their relations with Canada.
Accompanied by representatives of 39 Canadian companies, Mr. Chan will also
promote Canadian involvement in projects in the Chinese cities of Beijing, Dalian,
Jinan, Shanghai, Fuzhou and Shenzhen.
This is the first federal trade mission to include Dalian, Jinan, Fuzhou and
Shenzhen, cities located within some of the fastest-growing regional markets in
China. Characterized by growth rates that exceed the national average, growing
consumer classes and immense infrastructure requirements, these markets present
exciting opportunities for Canadian business.
"Thanks in part to the highly successful Team Canada mission in November 1994,
Canadian businesses have made important gains in the China market. Exports to
China jumped by nearly 50 per cent to a record $3.4 billion in 1995," said Mr.
Chan.
"To sustain this momentum, we must target more specifically some of the fast-growing regional markets in China. This mission will do just that. It is an
exciting opportunity to promote Canadian expertise and cultivate partnerships
among the business and government leaders who are guiding development in these
markets."
During his visit to China, May 4-18, Mr. Chan will meet with senior Chinese
central and regional government officials, including the Foreign Minister, the
Mayor of Dalian, the Governor of Shandong, the Vice-Mayor of Shanghai as well as
representatives of provincial trade and economic planning commissions. He will
also address a luncheon hosted by the Canada China Business Council's Beijing
Chapter and the Canadian Business Forum being held in Shanghai.
While in Hong Kong, May 18-21, Mr. Chan will meet with key government officials,
including Chief Secretary Anson Chan, to emphasize Canadian support for a smooth
transition of power in 1997 and to exchange views on a number of issues related to
the transition. He will also participate in a round table with members of Hong
Kong's Legislative Council.
The growing number of high-level visits between Canada and China since the Team
Canada mission demonstrates the increasing importance the two countries place on
enhancing co-operation on all levels.
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A list of the Canadian companies accompanying Mr. Chan to China is attached.
For further information, media representatives may contact:
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
VISIT OF THE HONOURABLE RAYMOND CHAN,
SECRETARY OF STATE (ASIA-PACIFIC) TO CHINA
MAY 4-18, 1996
BUSINESS DELEGATION
AGRA CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD.
Beijing, China
AGRA INDUSTRIES LTD.
Mississauga, Ontario
ATOMIC ENERGY CORPORATION INC.
Ottawa, Ontario
BABCOCK & WILCOX
Cambridge, Ontario
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
Montreal, Quebec
BING THOM ARCHITECTS
Vancouver, British Columbia
BOMBARDIER INC.
Montreal, Quebec
BROWNSTEIN, BROWNSTEIN &
ASSOCIATES
Montreal, Quebec
CANADIAN AIRLINES
Calgary, Alberta
CANPOTEX LIMITED
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
COMSTREAM/SPAR AEROSPACE
Baie-d'Urfé, Quebec
DAVEY INTERNATIONAL INC.
Stoney Creek, Ontario
DESJARDINS DUCHARME STEIN
MONAST
Montreal, Quebec
DYNAMIC ENTERPRISES CORP.
Vancouver, British Columbia
EDWARD Y. W. CHEUNG
(BARRISTER SOLICITOR AND
NOTARY PUBLIC)
Ottawa, Ontario
FOUNTAIN ENTERPRISES (CANADA)
INC.
Vancouver, British Columbia
FOUR SEASONS - REGENT HOTELS &
RESORTS
Toronto, Ontario
GEC ALSTHOM ELECTROMECHANICAL
Brossard, Quebec
GLOBAL CHINA INVESTMENTS LTD.
Toronto, Ontario
HYDRO-QUÉBEC
Montreal, Quebec
LE GROUPE S.M. INC.
Montreal, Quebec
LES CONSULTANTS LBCD INC.
Valleyfield, Quebec
LONDON LIFE INTERNATIONAL
London, Ontario
M3I SYSTEMS INC.
Longueuil, Quebec
MONENCO AGRA INDUSTRIES LTD.
Oakville, Ontario
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
Montreal, Quebec
NORTECH FIBRONIC INC.
St-Jean Baptiste, Quebec
NORTHERN TELECOM
(INTERNATIONAL) LTD
Ottawa, Ontario
NOVA GAS INTERNATIONAL LTD
Calgary, Alberta
PACASIA INTERNATIONAL INC.
Vancouver, British Columbia
POWER PACIFIC CORPORATION
LIMITED
Montreal, Quebec
PRINCETON DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
Edmonton, Alberta
RICHWAY ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVATION CO. LTD.
Richmond, British Columbia
RSW INTERNATIONAL INC.
Montreal, Quebec
SEMI-TECH ELECTRONICS LIMITED
Toronto, Ontario
SNC-LAVALIN INTERNATIONAL INC.
Montreal, Quebec
TECHNOPHAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE
LIMITED
Oldcastle, Ontario
TOM IP AND ASSOCIATES
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS
(INTERNATIONAL) INC.
Vancouver, British Columbia
VISION PACKAGING LTD.
Vancouver, British Columbia
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