Accessing the New Chinese Market
China is a leading global economic power, the second most important trading partner for Canada, and an essential partner for many Canadian businesses. The bilateral strategic relationship between the Canada and China has never been stronger.
China has made its transition toward a knowledge and innovation-based economy and the growth potential for businesses that want to develop this market is astronomical.
In the midst of change, the more modest Chinese growth points to transitions at a number of levels: an increase in the urban population, a rise in spending power and consumption and a shift from manufacturing to tertiary production.
Why participate in this forum?
- Better understand China's transformation and the opportunities and challenges it presents for certain sectors of Canadian trade
- Find out what sectors should Canadian companies should target to meet demands of the Chinese markets based upon China’s 13th Five-Year Plan for Social and Economic Development1 .
- Learn from companies already doing business in China and hear their perspective on trade opportunities
- Discover the opportunities in key economic areas like the Pearl River Delta, which generates 17% of global GDP2 .
Presenting Sponsor:
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gain direct access to the senior-level audience through enhanced visibility and exposure to attract new business. A wide range of opportunities are available, for more information please contact Lisa Kaisers (lkaisers@boardoftrade.com or call 604-640-5484).
1 Supply-side structural reform is a key focus area of the Five-Year Plan, including letting the market determine winners and losers.