January 25, 2005 (3:45 p.m. EST)
No. 16
MINISTER PETERSON AND CANADIAN BUSINESS
REPRESENTATIVES CONCLUDE
SUCCESSFUL TRADE MISSION TO CHINA
International Trade Minister Jim Peterson today concluded a successful Canada Trade
Mission to Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, China, the largest ever led by a trade
minister. During the mission, which took place from January 18 to 25, 376 Canadian
delegates from 280 companies and various government departments and agencies
further developed commercial ties in China and established new ones with Chinese
partners. More than 100 agreements were signed between Canadian and Chinese
companies.
“The number of sectors represented on this mission shows how eager Canadian and
Chinese business people are to explore bilateral commercial opportunities.
Governments in both countries are actively putting into place frameworks to help make
that happen,” said Minister Peterson. “With China redefining global trade, a China
business plan is no longer an option for Canadian companies; it’s a must.”
In the past week, Canada and China have signed 10 agreements that will further
stimulate commerce and cooperation in the areas of culture, the environment, natural
resources, commercial insurance, agriculture and food safety, science and technology,
nuclear energy, and education. Joint statements were also issued that outlined further
commitment to enhancing bilateral relations in a number of key areas, including
multilateral cooperation, natural resources, energy, and trade and investment. Finally, a
common paper was issued to define the scope of the Canada-China strategic working
group, further progress was made on a foreign investment protection agreement and
China agreed to recognize Canada as an officially approved travel destination.
In Shanghai, the largest commercial centre in China, in Hong Kong, the major hub in
financial services and transportation, and in Beijing, the political centre, delegates from
across Canada used the trade mission to network and develop useful relationships
during sectoral workshops, plenary sessions and networking events.
Prime Minister Paul Martin helped the Canada Trade Mission during his visits to Beijing
and Hong Kong from January 20 to 23, where he met with Chinese political leaders and
business people and Canadian delegates.
China is Canada’s second-largest single-nation trading partner after the United States,
and its first in Asia. Priority sectors for this trade mission included agriculture and
agri-food, information and communications technologies, aerospace, biotechnology,
education, natural resources, transportation, financial services and tourism.
Canada is facing new challenges, but also remarkable opportunities in the global
marketplace. It is actively building an emerging markets framework, which will be
informed by the trade missions to China and Brazil, an upcoming trade mission to India
in the spring and a series of ongoing consultations with Canadian stakeholders.
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A backgrounder is attached that lists the companies that signed agreements on this
mission.
For further information, media representatives may contact:
Jacqueline LaRocque
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Trade
(613) 992-7332
Media Relations Office
International Trade Canada
(613) 995-1874
http://www.international.gc.ca
Backgrounder
CHINA TRADE MISSION
Agreements signed in Shanghai
All International Investments and Development Inc. of Vancouver, British
Columbia, signed a letter of intent with Shanghai CAS Shenglongda Biotech (Group)
Co. Ltd. to assist them in acquiring financing to research, manufacture and market
biotechnology products in China and North America.
America Institute of Technology of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed a contract
with Shanghai Brainstorming Business Consulting Company Ltd. to set up a home care
aid certificate program in Shanghai.
Atlantic International Enterprises Ltd. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed a
contract with Shanghai Atlantic Aquatic Ltd. to supply 580,000 kg of Canadian seafood
to China.
BTI Photonic Systems Inc. of Ottawa, Ontario, signed a contract with Effect
Technologies to provide services and products in order to build optical networking
services in Jiangsu province.
Canadian-China Business Investment Group of Toronto, Ontario, signed a
memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Shanghai Thundering Environmental
Investment Co. Ltd. to create joint ventures for infrastructure projects, such as
wastewater treatment plants, thermoelectric power plants and other environmental
projects in China.
Dajin Resources Corporation of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed an MOU with
Jiuzhou Gansu Jiuzhou Exploration and Mining Co. Ltd. and Tianshui Lantian
Geological and Rock-soil Engineering Co. Ltd. to form a joint venture to explore and
develop a gold prospect within the Xihe-Chengxian mineralization belt in Gansu
province.
Kingston College of Niagara Falls, Ontario, signed a letter of intent with Shanghai
Sibo Polytechnic College to promote academic cooperation and exchange.
LComm Inc. of Markham, Ontario, signed a letter of intent with Star Lands
Developments of Shanghai to facilitate the marketing of LComm wireless access
equipment to local Chinese builders and property managers.
Living Bridge Corporation of Toronto, Ontario, signed a contract with the Hongkou
district of Shanghai municipality to develop and restore the historic Ti Lan Qiao area of
Shanghai, one of the city’s 12 heritage sites.
Mon-Hai International Centre of Montreal, Quebec, in partnership with the
International Federation of Multimedia Associations, signed an MOU with Shanghai
Multimedia Valley Lead Group Office to promote international and Canadian multimedia
products and services to Shanghai and China.
SNC-Lavalin International Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, signed a contract with Eltech
Science Technology International Co. Ltd. of Shanghai, to build a coal-based methanol
plant in the city of Qufu, which is located in Shandong province. The initial phase of this
project is a feasibility study.
Trans-Pac Fibre Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed a letter of intent with
Taichung City to explore the feasibility of building a specialized wood processing plant
in Taichung; this plant would convert quality logs from North America into wood
products to be sold to wholesalers in Korea and Japan that specialize in musical
instruments, doors, windows and other wood construction materials.
Valdor Fiber Optics Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed an agreement to
acquire Shanghai Opel Technologies Inc. by exchanging shares between the two
companies. Shanghai Opel Technologies designs, manufactures and provides high-quality fibre-optic products and services.
Wavesat Inc. of Dorval, Quebec, signed an MOU with Hangcom Technology Ltd. of
Shanghai to supply technology and leading-edge wireless chips to build broadband
wireless access system equipment.
Agreements signed in Beijing
3L International Corporation Group Inc. of Richmond, British Columbia, signed a
letter of agreement with Henshui High-Tech Industrial Development Zone of Hebei to
develop a Canadian high-tech industrial park near Beijing.
A1 Petroleum Ltd. of Regina, Saskatchewan, has signed three letters of intent to
create a Saskatchewan-based company to develop oil and natural gas resources. The
new company will sell in various markets, with a goal of tapping into the growing
Chinese market for petroleum. The three agreements are with the following companies:
• Zhejiang Xiangsheng Real Estate Development Co. Ltd.;
• Jilin Provincial Huang Investment Group; and
• Changchun Huashang Group.
A1 Soybean Enterprises Ltd. of Regina, Saskatchewan, signed a joint-venture
agreement with Yushu City to build a soybean peptide distilled spirit plant in Jilin
province. This plant will manufacture soybean peptide white wine and other soy peptide
spirits to sell in the Chinese market.
A1 Soybean Enterprises Ltd. also signed a sales agreement with Ecom International
Commercial Chains Co. Ltd. to market five soy health-food products. This agreement
provides for the use of A1’s ground-breaking soybean peptide technology in five
soy-based health-food products to be manufactured and sold in China.
A1 Soybean Enterprises Ltd. also signed a letter of intent with Jilin Provincial Hua
Investment Group Co. Ltd. to invest in reforestation activities in Canada using Jilin
Provincial’s innovative irrigation technology.
AKD International Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, signed an MOU with the Beijing Service
Bureau for Diplomatic Missions, to build the Beijing International School to meet the
needs of expatriates and diplomatic communities, in cooperation with the New
Brunswick Department of Education and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Alliance Pacific Resources Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, signed a joint venture with
Xinjiang Baodi Mining Co. Ltd. to explore and develop gold, copper and other mineral
resources in northern Xinjiang.
Alliance Pacific Resources Inc. also signed an MOU with the Xinjiang Bureau of
Geology, Mineral Resources, Exploration and Development to develop mining facilities
in Xinjiang.
America Institute of Technology of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed two
contracts with Guangdong Social Science University, one to set up an English training
school, and the other to develop a management of information technology diploma
program.
America Institute of Technology also signed two contracts with Hubei University of
Technology to set up the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program Test
Center in Wuhan, and to develop a professional computer information system diploma
program.
America Institute of Technology also signed a contract with Guangdong University of
Foreign Studies to set up an English training school in Guangzhou.
Atlantic Education International Inc. of Moncton, and the New Brunswick
Department of Education, New Brunswick, signed an MOU with AKD Beijing
International Inc., the Chinese Beijing Housing Service Cooperation for Diplomatic
Missions, to meet the educational needs of expatriates and diplomatic communities
attending the new Beijing International School.
Arius3D Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario, signed an MOU with Five Star Electronic
Technology (Suzhou) Co. Ltd, to supply, install and commission a series of three-dimensional imaging systems throughout China. This technology will allow museums
and art institutions to digitize and archive key cultural and heritage artifacts.
Bit and Bits Technologies Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed an
agreement with Jiangsu Animal Husbandry and Veterinary College to develop an
exchange program.
Bombardier of Montreal, Quebec, signed a contract with China’s Ministry of Railways
for the supply of 20 high-speed trains.
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Bradley Pacific Enterprises of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed an MOU with
China Star International Economic and Technological Corporation to export 20,000
tonnes of Canadian wire rods to China.
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) of Burnaby, British Columbia,
signed five partnership agreements:
• with Nanjing College of Information Technology, Fuzhou Vocational and
Technical College, Wuxi Vocational College of Science and Technology and
Zhangzhou Professional College of Technology to provide educational programs
in computer systems for dual diplomas from both Canadian and Chinese
institutions; and
• with Jiangsu Economic and Trade Vocational Technology Institute to provide
educational programs in broadcasting and media for dual diplomas from both
Canadian and Chinese institutions.
The BCIT also signed two MOUs:
• with Dalian Mapleleaf Education Systems Group to provide educational
programs in computer systems technology, business and administration,
transportation logistics, computing numerical control, automotive service and
broadcasting; and
• with Changzhou International School to establish a partnership that would allow
high school graduates from this school to attend various BCIT programs.
Canada International Management Institute of Ottawa, Ontario, signed an MOU
with Niulanshan First Secondary School to jointly establish an international school
offering both Chinese and Canadian high-school diploma programs.
Canada LVC International Investments Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed
a contract with Beijing Chaolai Green House Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. to
develop a French-style residential real estate project.
Canada LVC International Investments Inc. also signed a contract with the People’s
Government of Taishitun, Miyun county, to develop the White Dragon Pond scenic area
in Miyun county, Beijing.
The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) of Ottawa, Ontario, signed an MOU
with the Ministry of Land and Resources of the People’s Republic of China to build on
an initiative started in 2002 to test the efficiency and system stability of data exchange
technology. The work is to be undertaken by GEOMAX International of Brossard,
Quebec.
Canadian Foundation Center for International Education of Mississauga, Ontario,
signed a letter of intent with Chongqing University of Post and Telecommunications to
set up an international college, the Sino-Canadian International College, and provide
education programs in computer sciences in China.
Canadian Foundation Center for International Education also signed a contract with
Shengyang Ligong University to set up the Sino-Canadian International College and
provide education programs in computer sciences in China.
Canadian FutureTek Diagnostics of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed an MOU
with Beijing Hygiene and Medical Co. Ltd. to export and market three diagnostic
products in the Chinese health-care market.
The Canadian Wheat Board of Winnipeg, Manitoba, signed a contract with China
National Cereals, Oils & Foodstuffs Corporation Ltd. for one million tonnes of wheat.
Canadian-China Business Investment Group of Toronto, Ontario, signed a contract
with Dalian Yongan Pipe Fittings Co. Ltd. to create a joint venture to set up
leading-edge pipefitting manufacturing plants for worldwide distribution.
Canadian-China Business Investment Group also signed an MOU with Changchun
Xincie Corporation (CITIC Group) to facilitate joint-venture projects in biotechnology,
pulp and paper and high technology and to provide consulting services to access North
American stock markets.
Canwen Management Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, with Jin-Fang Li, signed
a purchase agreement with Baotou Kangli Pharmaceuticals. Canwen will take the newly
purchased entity public in Canada, and intends to further the company’s growth by
attracting outsourcing contracts from North America’s larger pharmaceutical companies.
Electrotemp Technologies Inc. of Brampton, Ontario, signed a letter of intent with
Dagang Development Company (Ningbo Economic and Technical Development Zone)
of Beilun to expand Electrotemp Technologies’ factory space in Ningbo.
Entrust Ltd. of Ottawa, Ontario, signed a joint venture with China Aerospace New
World Technology Ltd. of Beijing to form Asia Digital Media, which will provide a secure
interactive broadband platform for China’s satellite-based digital television deployment
plans. In addition, Asia Digital Media will resell Entrust’s products and services in China.
Federal International Finance Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed a
cooperation agreement with Baota Petrochemical Group of Yinchuan to provide
financial consulting services in order to list the group on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Federal International Finance Inc. also signed a contract with Beijing Chaolai Red
Sun Food and Service Co. to provide financial and consulting services in order to list
the company on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Global Economic and Cultural Exchange Association of Richmond, British
Columbia, signed a letter of intent with the China National Garments Group
Corporation of Beijing to jointly host a Chinese Cultural and Economic Week in
Vancouver in October 2005.
Hanfeng Evergreen Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, signed a contract with the Jiangyan
municipal government, Jiangsu province, to build a plant to produce sulfur-coated urea
fertilizer.
Henry Global Consulting Service Ltd. of Ottawa, Ontario, signed a letter of intent
with the Changchun Trade School to establish a joint training program for automobile
service technicians to help meet the growing demand in China for these services.
Huge Bird International Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, signed a letter of intent with Zhang
JiaKou City to provide educational services to the municipality and consulting services
to Canadian enterprises willing to set up operations there.
Interedu Services Center Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed a letter of
intent with Shanghai Business College to set up a pre-course for a Master of Business
Administration program.
Interedu Services Center Inc. also signed a letter of intent with Shanghai International
Medical Exchange Center to develop a training program in Shanghai to prepare nurses
for registered nursing education in Canada.
International Education Alliance Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed three
memorandums of understanding:
• with Beijing Huijia Private School to manage a pre-university program to train
Chinese students in English to facilitate their admission to Canadian universities;
• with the Chinese Society of Vocational and Technical Education to train teachers
from various vocational institutes in English and other programs; and
• with Beijing Union University Pinggu College to accept Chinese graduates’
credits when they study in Canada for their bachelor degrees and to train
teachers from Pinggu district in English.
International Informatization Academy of Montreal, Quebec, signed an MOU with
Asian United Investment to develop the distribution of bottled water in China.
Intrawest Corporation of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed a letter of intent with
the Jilin City Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau to develop the Beidahu
Ski Resort in Jilin province, which will host the 2007 Asian Winter Games.
JTe Environmental Resources Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed a
contract with Shenzhen Universal Star Science & Technology Development Co. Ltd. to
purchase 50 percent of the Chinese company with a view to increasing both companies’
market share of China’s environment protection industry.
JTe Environmental Resources Inc., also signed a contract with Shenzhen Century
Huajian Investment Co. Ltd. to acquire 40 percent of the Chinese company to increase
its investment in environmental protection projects in China.
Lansbridge University of Fredericton, New Brunswick, signed a contract with
Beijing University to offer joint on-line Master of Business Administration courses to
students from all over China.
Leaseco Realty Inc. of Calgary, Alberta, signed a memorandum of understanding
with the China National Real Estate Development Group of Beijing to create a joint
venture for commercial and residential real estate development in China, including
construction, leasing, and management activities.
Machina International Machinery Corporation of Richmond, British Columbia,
signed a contract with Beijing Xu Ri Insurance Agency Ltd. to acquire a controlling
interest in the Chinese company, which is licensed by the China Insurance Regulatory
Commission to sell insurance.
Mon-Hai International Centre of Montreal, Quebec, signed an MOU with the Science
and Technology Service Centre of China Technology Market Association to create the
China-Canada Science and Technology Service Centre (CCSTSC). This organization
will focus on technology commercialization and market and the development of
intellectual property protection services for CCSTSC joint projects.
Newton College of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed an MOU with Xian
International Study Universities to establish an overseas student recruitment centre.
They will also set up a Canadian English language and diploma program in partnership
with Brock University of St. Catharines.
Newton Education Center Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed an MOU with
Xian SiYuan University to develop six levels of an English curriculum. The organizations
will explore the possibility of establishing a college in Canada.
Nortel Networks Ltd. of Brampton, Ontario, signed an MOU with China Putian
Corporation to create a joint venture for research and development, manufacture and
sale of 3-generation (3G) mobile telecommunications equipment and products to
customers in China.
Norwest Corporation of Calgary, Alberta, signed an MOU with Sinopec to provide
specialized geological consulting services and advice to assist Sinopec in evaluating
natural resource investment opportunities in Western Canada.
Polar Genetics Group of Edmonton, Alberta, signed seven letters of intent:
• with Nelson Medical Co. Ltd. to create a joint venture to provide swine breeding
supplies and technology to the Asian market;
• with Sichuan Nanjiang Yellow Goat Co. Ltd. to create a joint venture to develop
and promote the “Nanjiang Yellow Goat”;
• with Guangzhou Animal Husbandry General Corporation to develop a swine
genetic centre;
• with Heilongjiang SenYu Animal Husbandry Co. Ltd. to develop a network of
swine artificial insemination centres in Heilongjiang province in order to provide
advanced swine genetics to local swine producers;
• with Sichuan XinMu Animal Husbandry and Poultry Breeding Co. Ltd. to develop
a swine breeding centre in Sichuan province;
• with Guangdong Taishan Changjiang Foodstuff Co. Ltd. to further develop and
improve its purebred breeding pig nucleus operations in China; and
• with Guangdong Huanong Wens Animal Husbandry Co. Ltd. to further develop
and improve its purebred breeding pig nucleus operations in China.
Qamg Corporation of Toronto, Ontario, signed a five-year sales agreement with
Shenzhen Jinao Investment Development Co. Ltd. to supply crude oil (bunker oil) to
China.
Richway Group of Richmond, British Columbia, signed a letter of intent with the
Xian municipal government to build, supply, install and operate four straw-to-energy
projects that will provide the city with an estimated annual output of 1.6 billion kilowatt
hours of electricity.
Silk Road Resources Ltd. of Toronto, Ontario, signed a cooperative joint-venture
contract with Baiyin Sanxin Minerals Co. Ltd. and with Gansu Jigzhou Minerals
Exploration Co. Ltd. to explore and potentially develop mineral deposits in Gansu
province.
Sun Hang (Canada) Travel of Richmond, British Columbia, signed a letter of intent
with the Organizing Committee of the sixth China Flower Expo to increase horticultural
and technical exchanges between Canada and China.
Taishan International High-Tech Corporation of North York, Ontario, signed a
contract with Shandong New-Tech Pharmaceutical Institute of Jinan to facilitate the
export of medical equipment and technology to China to help advance the country’s
scientific research and economic development.
TCM Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, signed four joint-venture agreements:
• with China Dickson Holdings to build wood-framed housing in the city of Yan
Qing;
• with Wuhu Shijie Hardware Co. Ltd. to open a subsidiary-branch outlet in
Toronto;
• with Taizhou Baile Pumps Ltd. to open a subsidiary-branch outlet in Toronto; and
• with Zhejiang Huarong Exhaust Purification Co. Ltd. to open a subsidiary-branch
outlet in Toronto.
Terra Remote Sensing Inc. of Sidney, British Columbia, signed an MOU with
Eachtech (Beijing) Technology Development Co. Ltd. and China South Grid to provide
aerial digital imagery services to the China South Grid electrical utility company.
Terrawest Energy Corporation of Calgary, Alberta, signed an MOU with China
United Coalbed Methane Corporation to set up production and share contracts for
coalbed methane projects in Xinjiang province.
TTA Technology Training Associates Ltd. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed
three memorandums of understanding:
• with Beijing BCIT Science and Education Consulting Co. Ltd., to market, manage
and help implement British Columbia Institute of Technology’s educational and
training programs;
• with China Career Managers Coalition (CCMC), to develop training programs for
Chinese professional managers in Canada and China; and
• with the Transport Human Resource Centre of the Research Institute of
Highways, to develop an English training program for Chinese candidates
planning to continue their post-secondary education at BCIT.
UC Global Group Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, signed an MOU with Harmony Real Estate
(Chongqing) Inc. to invest in Harmony Real Estate (Chongqing) Inc. and to develop real
estate projects in China, especially in Chongqing and Nanning residential real estate
projects.
UCANDU Toronto College of Toronto, Ontario, signed a contract with Lincoln School
of Foreign Language Studies in Urumqi, Xianjiang province, to supply accelerated
learning training kits.
UCANDU Toronto College also signed a contract with Guangzhou Fountain Tec
Development Co. Ltd. of Guangdong province, to supply accelerated learning training
kits.
VSM MedTech Ltd. of Coquitlam, British Columbia, signed an MOU with Chongqing
Born Science and Technology Co. Ltd. to promote sales of magneto-encephalography
systems (brain imaging technology) in China, and to establish an innovative generator
parts manufacturing facility in the medical park in Chongqing North New Area.
Wireless Edge Canada of Calgary, Alberta, signed two outsourcing partnership
agreements with SureKAM Corporation to distribute Wireless Edge products in the
Chinese market and to provide technical support and system integration services for the
mutual promotion of the two companies’ technologies, products and services.
Agreements signed in Hong Kong
LComm Inc. of Markham, Ontario, signed a contract with 999 Real Estate Ltd. of
Shenzen to provide wireless local area network connectivity for the Royal Suites and
Towers, a hotel owned and operated by 999 Real Estate. LComm also signed a letter of
intent with 999 Real Estate to facilitate joint manufacturing and distribution of LComm
wireless technology in China.
Michael H.K. Wong Architects Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, signed a contract with
Canada Star Way (Macau) International Investment and Development Ltd. to provide
architectural services for the Coloane Tourist Development project in Macau.
Michael H.K. Wong Architects Inc. also signed, as a prime consultant, a contract with
Canada Star Way (Macau) International Investment and Development Ltd. to provide
an urban design study for the Coloane Village in Macau.
Mon-Hai International Centre of Montreal, Quebec, signed an MOU with Salon Films
(Hong Kong) Ltd. and Shen Hong Corporation Ltd. to develop joint projects in
multimedia, financial services and logistics services between China, Hong Kong and
Canada.
Northstar Trade Finance Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed an MOU with
Zhuhai Zhongfu Plastic Closure Co. Ltd. to facilitate the purchase of a multi-layer plastic
film line and two injection moulding machines, which will be used to further expand the
plastics operations of the company.
Perceptronix Medical Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, signed an MOU with
Speed Fair Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong, which will manufacture cancer diagnostics
equipment and distribute it in China.