CCBDA - VBNF China Trade Mission 2009
加拿大華人商業發展會/温哥华商联会2009年度商务考察团

                 

Date: Nov 2 – 17, 2009
Cities to Visit: Beijing, Tianjin, Nanchang, Guangzhou, Hong Kong
Deadline for Registration: October 15, 2009

This Trade Mission is endorsed by the Chinese Government.
Canadian Chinese Business Development Association will join force with Vancouver Business Network Forum to lead the CCBDA/VBNF China Trade Mission 2009 Delegation to China in early November 2009. The purpose of this delegation is to seek business opportunities through crisis in a global economic recession. 

Introduction
Canadian Chinese Business Development Association will join force with Vancouver Business Network Forum to lead the CCBDA China Trade Mission 2009 Delegation to China in November 2009. The delegation will participate in two major events in China, namely, Eco Tech (Tianjin) 2009-International Eco-City Technology and Construction Exhibition and Guangdong International Tourism and Culture Festival and Tourism Promotion Convention.

The purpose of this delegation is to seek business opportunities through crisis in a global economic recession. Both business associations will play the role as a platform fully utilized by its members to promote trade development between Canada and China. Characterized with a huge market and rapid development, China’s economy will be complemented with the abundant natural resources and advanced technologies of Canada. We hope to achieve a win-win situation through the direct business information exchange and project promotion between companies from both sides.

The co-organization of this trade mission by CCBDA and VBNF is of great importance. Since 1984, CCBDA has been helping Chinese new immigrants to start business, serving the business community, and act as a bridge for economic, trade and cultural exchanges between Canadian and Chinese companies. For example, CCBDA successfully organized a trade show and forum called “Asia Pacific Business Connections 95” in 1995 in Richmond, and a large variety show called “Welcome Beijing Olympics 2008” in 2008 in Richmond.

VBNF is the fastest growing business networking community in the Lower Mainland of BC. Its mandates are to help its members share resources and business information, exchange experience, promote and market their products, and provide a forum for discussion and interaction among members. Many of its members are non-Chinese companies and businessmen. They hope, through this trade mission organized by CCBDA, to find business opportunities and explore the huge market in China.

About the Trade Mission
1. Estimated number of participants: 12 to 18
2. Participating industries and projects may include:
  Environmental industries - Canadian companies have a number of advanced environmental technologies and want to co-operate with China to reduce energy consumption and emission, and to develop green economy. For example, there is a Canadian waste to energy project, which, in comparison with the waste burning facilities currently operated in China, provide higher energy conversion efficiency, safer and zero waste comprehensive solutions.

  Import and Export - To help as a bridge Canadian import and export companies deal with Chinese counterparts, especially in the resources category. For example, to increase the Canadian export of potassium products has great potential.

  Mining and minerals - Canada is renown for its abundant natural resources and China has a great appetite for this. Currently, one of such projects is in the process of negotiation. A BC gold mine rich in multiple precious metals has been inactive for decades due to technical problems (hard to separate some of the metals). It needs funds, technologies and equipments to restart smelting production and further exploration. A very large Chinese gold smelter has such technology and equipments and is willing to cooperate.

  Real estate development - To bring together real estate developers from both China and Canada, let them have talks to see if there are opportunities for cooperation.

  Tourism industry - Without an ADS agreement between China and Canada, a non-government trade mission still can enhance the mutual understanding and cooperation between their tourism industries. A Canadian tours wholesaler and a tourism souvenir wholesaler intend to participate.

  Business associations - VBNF would like to link up with local Business Associations in china so we can connect and share business information that may not be available otherwise. VBNF can also act as the marketing arm for the businesses in China who may want to expand their market to the North America.

3. Preliminary Itinerary of the Trade Mission is as follows:
  November 2: Departure from Vancouver

  November 3 – 5: Tianjin. The Municipal Government of Tianjin. Eco Tech (Tianjin) 2009-International Eco-City Technology and Construction Exhibition.

  November 6 – 7: Beijing. Investment Promotion Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Commerce.

  November 8 – 10: Nanchang of Jiangxi Province. The Provincial Government of Jiangxi and the Municipal Government of Nanchang.

  November 11 –15: Guangzhou. The Provincial Government of Guangdong and the Municipal Government of Guangzhou. Guangdong International Tourism and Culture Festival and Tourism Promotion Convention.

  November 15 – 17: Hong Kong.

  November 17: Return to Vancouver

4. Estimated Budget per person (Taxi, meals and other expenses not included):
  Round trip airlines: $2,000 (Vancouver-Beijing, Hong Kong-Vancouver, economy class).

  Inter-city airline tickets: $520 (Beijing-Nanchang, Nanchang-Guangzhou)

  Beijing-Tianjin Express Railway: $30

  Guangzhou-Kowloon (Hong Kong) Express Railway: $50

  Hotel: $1,600 Stay at 4 – 5 Stars Hotel. Double Occupancy per person

  Total: $4,200 - $4,500/person

  We still have limited seating. Interested parties should register before the deadline by Sept 30, 2009. VBNF and CCBDA reserve the right to refuse unqualified applicants.

This estimated budget is based current non-high season rates, and tour charges are subject to seasonal availability and foreign exchange rate adjustment when flight bookings and room reservations are made.

5. Deadline for registration: October 15, 2009

6. Some highlights of our plan
  We will be invited for Trade Mission forum held by the local business people and local government who will provide the facilities, translation and food at the events.

  We will visit the tradeshow in Tianjin to see what is available for our team to connect with.

  Nanchang of Jiangxi Province. The Provincial Government of Jiangxi and the Municipal Government of Nanchang will be happy to build better relationship with Canada, especially cities in BC. There will be opportunities to connect cities between the two countries as sister cities. This will create opportunities to bring up the level of popularity for both affected cities, now that they are internationally related and perhaps, business advantages to follow.

  We will invite investors who may be interested in our offering and projects.

  We will be invited to the Guangdong International Tourism and Culture Festival.

VBNF/818channel Trade Mission from China to Canada  

Date: Nov 25 – 27, tentative  

Brief Description
While VBNF is going to China, VBNF will invite the contacts to come visiting us in Canada at the Hi- Tech Trade Conference. Of course, 818 and our associate partners will also invite their contacts to join. Detail information of our guests from China will be available when we are close to the dates of the Trade Conference.

Details to follow.
Please feel free to call me if there is any question.

加拿大華人商業發展會(Canadian Chinese Business Development Association) 将联合温哥华商联会(Vancouver Business Network Forum)， 于11月初组成一个商务考察团前往中国。我们的目的是在世界经济衰退的危机中寻找商机。充分利用商会的平台作用，促进加中贸易的发展。中国市场大，经济发展快速，加拿大资源丰富，也有不少先进科技，两国经济是互补性质的。通过两国企业和项目的交流和推广，希望借此机会能有一个双赢的效果.

CCBDA Proposal of the Trade Mission 2009 English
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加拿大華人商業發展會/温哥华商联会2009年度商务考察团, 中文
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Jiangxi Background English
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江西省简介,中文
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Eco tech (Tianjin) 2009 International Eco-City Technology and Construction Exhibition English
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2009（天津）国际节能减排科技及生态化技术博览会
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> Eco tech (Tianjin) 2009 International Eco-City Technology and Construction Exhibition Map

About Guangdong International Tourism and Cultural Festival 2008, English/中文.pdf
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Registration Form, English/中文
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Registration Deadline is October 15.

Registration Fees: VBNF Members $100, Non-Members $280
(Registration Fees are non-refundable by Oct 15, 2009. Any early cancellation prior by Oct 14, 2009, will be subject to a $50 deduction for refund to cover our administration costs). Only limited seats are available. Please act quickly.

We are also looking for sponsors for this Trade Mission. If your company is interested, please contact Alex at 604-422-8878.

Please register early so we can arrange the business counterpart for you. For more information, please call Alex at 604-422-8878.