Speech by Ms. A. Leung
Speech by Ms. Adeline Leung, vice Consul & Trade Commissioner of Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou
Mr. Vice President Dong, other distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentleman, Good morning!
On behalf of Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou, please let me offer congratulations to the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies on mounting this significant seminar.
Nowadays, trade and economic exchange and cooperation between Canada and China are more frequent than ever. In 2005 the total amount of import-export trade between Guangdong and Canada reached 4.148 billion US dollars, growing 24.1% compared to the same period. From January to May 2006, the bilateral import-export trade had achieved 1.937 billion US dollars, growing 37% compared to the same period. At present, there are 737 investment projects from Canada in Guangdong with a total amount of 695 million US dollars, China has become Canada’s fourth trade partner, and Canada is the tenth trade partner of China.
Canada is a typical trade country, with the import-export trade holding an extremely important status in our national economy. China and Canada both are the important members of the World Trade Organization and the Asian- Pacific Economic Cooperation and playing significant roles in them. In the economical development and cooperation aspect, the two countries share lots of mutual benefits. To strengthen the two countries commerce exchanges, we not only need to promote import-export trading business, but also to promote multi-level, multi-channel economic cooperation in various sectors.
Canada used to be known as a vast land of forests and water resource rich. But today international economy cooperation is leading Canada’s transformation to a knowledge-based economy and making Canadian industry more competitive and innovative worldwide.
Canada offers a broad range of industries to the world market, including South China. Information communication technology, environment protection, agriculture, transportation, finance, biotech, etc. are the sector that have exhibited the fastest growth.
In South China region, many well-known Canadian companies such as Nortel, Bombardier, CAE, CIBC, Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, Manulife Insurance etc. have reached great success in this market. And in the true spirits of “cooperation”, Canada strives to establish lasting, meaningful and innovative relationships with Chinese partners.
I am glad to see that the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies is playing an important role in promoting Canadian studies in Guangdong province. This seminar, as well as the Canadian knowledge contest held last year, are both good examples of increasing the awareness of Canada and strengthening our partnership in the region. The Consulate General of Canada will continue to cooperate with the Canadian Studies Center, and other colleges of this university, to bring more significant activities here in the future.
Last but not least, I would like to wish this seminar a complete success, Thank you.
Mr. Vice President Dong, other distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentleman, Good morning!
On behalf of Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou, please let me offer congratulations to the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies on mounting this significant seminar.
Nowadays, trade and economic exchange and cooperation between Canada and China are more frequent than ever. In 2005 the total amount of import-export trade between Guangdong and Canada reached 4.148 billion US dollars, growing 24.1% compared to the same period. From January to May 2006, the bilateral import-export trade had achieved 1.937 billion US dollars, growing 37% compared to the same period. At present, there are 737 investment projects from Canada in Guangdong with a total amount of 695 million US dollars, China has become Canada’s fourth trade partner, and Canada is the tenth trade partner of China.
Canada is a typical trade country, with the import-export trade holding an extremely important status in our national economy. China and Canada both are the important members of the World Trade Organization and the Asian- Pacific Economic Cooperation and playing significant roles in them. In the economical development and cooperation aspect, the two countries share lots of mutual benefits. To strengthen the two countries commerce exchanges, we not only need to promote import-export trading business, but also to promote multi-level, multi-channel economic cooperation in various sectors.
Canada used to be known as a vast land of forests and water resource rich. But today international economy cooperation is leading Canada’s transformation to a knowledge-based economy and making Canadian industry more competitive and innovative worldwide.
Canada offers a broad range of industries to the world market, including South China. Information communication technology, environment protection, agriculture, transportation, finance, biotech, etc. are the sector that have exhibited the fastest growth.
In South China region, many well-known Canadian companies such as Nortel, Bombardier, CAE, CIBC, Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, Manulife Insurance etc. have reached great success in this market. And in the true spirits of “cooperation”, Canada strives to establish lasting, meaningful and innovative relationships with Chinese partners.
I am glad to see that the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies is playing an important role in promoting Canadian studies in Guangdong province. This seminar, as well as the Canadian knowledge contest held last year, are both good examples of increasing the awareness of Canada and strengthening our partnership in the region. The Consulate General of Canada will continue to cooperate with the Canadian Studies Center, and other colleges of this university, to bring more significant activities here in the future.
Last but not least, I would like to wish this seminar a complete success, Thank you.
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2007-06-21 16:18:53
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