SUCCESSFULLY POSITION YOUR COMPANY IN CHINA

In 2010, China will again leave its mark on the world with the universal exposition in Shanghai. Delegations from around the world will be hastening to position their countries’ companies in China, and Canada will be no exception.

In light of this, come take part in a seminar that will help you get a better understanding of this gigantic market and demystify the way business is conducted within it. Indeed, business development on the Chinese market can present certain difficulties: restrictions, constraints to obtaining permits, poor protection of intellectual property, threats of trade wars with the United States, etc.

We are therefore inviting you to attend a breakfast meeting that will help you shed some light on the subject, distinguish fact from fiction and, of course, identify the main opportunities for business to be seized on the Chinese market.

Whether you are already exporting to China or you are simply exploring the initial steps, don’t miss this opportunity to get informed and be better prepared to take the next steps in conquering the Chinese market.

China also represents:

• A GDP of US$4.4 trillion in 2008
• Growth estimated at 8% in 2009, which should, as of this year, allow China to beat out Japan as the second largest economy in the world
• A population of over 1.3 billion inhabitants
• In 2020, China will be the greatest economic power and will then represent close to 40% of the world’s production (World Bank forecast)
• Canada’s second largest trade partner (in bilateral trade volume)
• Special access to the ten ASEAN countries, with which China will enter into free trade in 2010
• Increasing international pressure to drive up the value of Chinese currency, the yuan, which would make it easier for the Chinese to purchase foreign products

• Suppliers of products and services for the green technology sector
• Suppliers of medical equipment
• Companies in the agri-food sector
• Manufacturers of electrical equipment and components
• Companies in the information technology and telecommunications sector
• Entrepreneurs, researchers, and students interested in how business is conducted on the Chinese market

• To better assess your business's development potential in China
• To get advice from several experts in these markets
• To find out about business opportunities and upcoming major projects
• To learn how to take part in projects with partners who are established on the market
• To network with experienced entrepreneurs and commercial intermediaries
• To get informed about the next trade mission to China