April 1, 2002

China and Hong Kong Trade Action Plan 2002

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the China and Hong Kong Trade Action Plan

Introduction
A New Era for Trade with China
A Strategic Approach to Developing China and Hong Kong Trade
Team Canada - Most Successful Mission to Date
Action Plan Objectives
Action Plan Resources

2. Business Environment

Mainland China
Hong Kong SAR

3. China and the WTO

4. Regional Market Descriptions

Northeast China
Northwest China
Central Plain
Shanghai and the Yangzi Delta-East China
Upper Yangzi and Southwest China
South China
Hong Kong SAR

5. Sectors

Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Products
Biotechnology
Construction Products and Services
Education and Training
Electric Power
Environment
Forestry - Pulp and Paper
Information and Communications Technologies
Natural Resources: Oil and Gas
Mining, Minerals and Related Equipment and Services
Transportation

6. Focus on:

Cultural Industries
Financial and Investment Services
Medical Equipment, Services and Pharmaceuticals

7. Contacts

China and Mongolia Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Canadian Business Service Centres (CBSC)
International Trade Centres (ITC)
Industry Canada E-Resource - Strategis
World Information Network for Exports - WIN Exports
Export Opportunities in China Financed by International Financial Institutions (IFI)
Export Financing
Export Development Corporation (EDC)
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Industrial Co-operation Program - Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in China and Hong Kong SAR
Beijing
Shanghai
Guangzhou
Chongqing
Hong Kong

Provinces
Alberta China Office
Quebec Beijing Office
Manitoba China Office
Ontario Shanghai Office
Quebec Shanghai Office
Prince Edward Island Office
Alberta Hong Kong Office

Annex: Visa Procedures for Chinese Business Visitors to Canada