Yesterday, December 1, 2025, Toronto welcomed a high-level gathering as the Canada–China Forum on Trade and Investment Cooperation kicked off. Led by Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the event marked the most significant commercial exchange between the two nations since President Xi and Prime Minister Carney met in Gyeongju, South Korea.
In his opening remarks, Ren emphasized the CCPIT’s commitment to partnering with Canadian businesses for the steady growth of China–Canada economic relations. He urged both sides to expand trade and investment and highlighted opportunities in:
- Clean energy 🌱
- Automotive electronics 🚗
- Technology innovation 💡
More than 150 business leaders, investors and policymakers from Canada and China attended, sharing insights on how shifting global supply chains make this the perfect moment to deepen collaboration.
The forum also featured an info session on the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo, giving Canadian participants a closer look at tapping into China’s vast supply network and emerging investment opportunities.
Against a backdrop of evolving markets and sustainability goals, the Toronto forum set the stage for stronger ties and fresh ventures. For young investors and entrepreneurs, this could signal new pathways to grow in the global economy! 🌏🚀
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China and Canada hold forum to boost bilateral trade and investment
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