On the afternoon of December 9, the “Beijing-Canada Collaboration · Canada-China Partnership” Canada Ready Roundtable was successfully held in Beijing. The event was jointly organized by CCPIT Beijing and the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), and hosted by the Beijing Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). The roundtable was attended by Chairperson Li Xiangying and Vice Chairman Zhu Jialiang of CCPIT Beijing; Wang Xusheng, Vice President of ICBC Beijing Branch; David Perez-Des Rosiers, Chief Representative of CCBC Beijing Chapter; and Jonathan Brasnett, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Canada to China. During the event, representatives from more than 20 hi-tech enterprises in fields such as technological innovation, clean energy, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence, together with delegates from relevant business associations and financial institutions, engaged in substantive discussions on trade and investment opportunities in Beijing and Canada.
Li Xiangying noted that the robust economic and trade ties between Beijing and Canada are underpinned by a solid foundation of cooperation, with bilateral trade continuing to exhibit strong momentum. As an important bridge connecting the business communities, CCPIT Beijing remains committed to supporting enterprises in their international development. Going forward, it will further promote the exchange of policy and market information, facilitate the alignment of industrial and financial resources, and establish long-term service mechanisms in key areas such as green technology, biopharmaceuticals, and AI, thereby advancing two-way trade and investment between Beijing and Canada.
David Perez-Des Rosiers stated that the CCBC is dedicated to promoting economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. He expressed his hope that this event would serve as a starting point for Beijing-based enterprises to gain deeper insights into Canada’s business environment and cultural differences, while facilitating collaboration between enterprises from both sides collaborate in priority sectors including energy, healthcare, and finance.
Wang Xusheng outlined ICBC’s financial initiatives in support of China-Canada economic and trade cooperation. He noted that ICBC positions itself as a pillar underpinning the cross-border operations of Chinese and Canadian companies. By leveraging its global service network, efficient cross-border clearing system, and comprehensive range of cross-border financial products, ICBC provides all-round financial support for two-way investment and cooperation between Beijing-based and Canadian enterprises in fields such as green energy, technological innovation, and the digital economy.
During the roundtable, Canadian representatives delivered presentations on China-Canada trade relations, North American logistics solutions, and investment opportunities and tax policies in Alberta. Li Huishu, Deputy Director of the Macroprudential Management Division of the ICBC Beijing Branch, was invited to provide an authoritative interpretation of policies related to cross-border RMB settlement. In the matchmaking session, participating enterprises conducted in-depth discussions on topics including technological collaboration, market expansion, and supply chain integration.
Chairman: Zhang Jianwei Chairperson: Li Xiangying Vice Chairman: Liu Yang Vic...