Canada’s Economic Success Story Recognized in China

(DFAIT)

Canada’s leadership in weathering the global economic downturn is being recognized around the world, said the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade. During a four-day trade visit to China, Minister Van Loan promoted Canada’s economic success story to government and business leaders, highlighting Canada as a world-class destination for investment.

“With one of the most successful and innovative economies in the world, Canada offers many advantages as an investment destination and business partner,” said Minister Van Loan. “Chinese investors are enthusiastic about Canada’s success story and see our country as a hub of opportunity and as a dynamic business partner.”

During his visit to China, Minister Van Loan met with Gang Wan, China’s Minister of Science and Technology, and with Xiuhong Ma, the Vice Minister of Commerce. The ministers discussed how Canada and China can work closer together to create more opportunities and new sources of prosperity for both countries. Minister Van Loan also met with Han Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, and with Shao Qiwei, Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration.

While in Shanghai, Minister Van Loan announced Invest in Canada Week to attract foreign investment. Invest in Canada Week will take place at the Canada Pavilion in October, during the Expo 2010 Shanghai China world’s fair. The Minister also highlighted the growing economic and trade partnership between the two countries to Chinese investors. Read more here.

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