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Prime Minister Harper Leads Delegation to China
Photos of Minister Fast in China
February 7-11, 2012
Minister Fast accompanied Prime Minister Harper on a visit to China from February 7 to 11. They met with President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao to reinforce Canada’s commitment to deepen and broaden our relationship with China. This includes focusing on strengthening economic ties and setting the foundation for long-term growth.
- China is Canada’s second-largest merchandise trading partner.
- Bilateral merchandise trade reached $57.7 billion in 2010.
- Overall trade between the two countries more than tripled between 2001 and 2010.
Canada is active in China in support of Canadian companies, with 11 service points.
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February 11, 2012 - PM announces that giant pandas will be coming to Canada
February 11, 2012 - PM announces agreement with China on Canadian uranium exports
February 9, 2012 - PM highlights exceptional growth of Canadian lumber exports to China
February 9, 2012 - PM announces agreement that will facilitate investment flows between Canada and China
February 8, 2012 - Canada and China strengthen strategic partnership
February 8, 2012 - PM launches tourism campaign in China
February 8, 2012 - PM names Mark Rowswell "Dashan" as Canada's Goodwill Ambassador to China
February 7, 2012 - PM to travel to China
January 11, 2012 - Canada-China Bilateral Achievements
January 11, 2012
- Agreement with China on Canadian uranium exports
February 9, 2012 - 2012 Cooperative Arrangement on market access
February 9, 2012 - Memorandum of Understanding between Canada and China on Fisheries Cooperation
February 9, 2012 - Canada-China Law Enforcement and Judicial Cooperation
February 9, 2012 - Conclusion of Tax Treaty negotiations with China
February 9, 2012 - Expansion of the Canada-China Air Transport Agreement
February 9, 2012 - China-Canada Green Building Design Center
February 9, 2012 - Canada-China agreement on protected areas cooperation
February 8, 2012 - Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP)
February 8, 2012 - Results of the third call for proposals under the Canada-China Framework Agreement for Cooperation on Science, Technology and Innovation
February 8, 2012 - Call for Science and Technology proposals
February 8, 2012 - Agricultural Initiatives
February 8, 2012 - Canada-China Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Energy Cooperation
February 8, 2012
Minister of International Trade Ed Fast
Related Links
- Canada and China announce investment agreement - CanadExport Article
- Trade Visit to China
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- Canada receives approved destination status from China
- Canada-China Joint Statement
- Canada-China Bilateral Achievements
- Canadian Trade Commissioner Service Offices in China
