Minister Cannon visits China
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May 11 to 13, 2009
Beijing and Shanghai, China
Minister Cannon concluded a three-day visit to China where he engaged in a number of high-level meetings aimed at broadening Canada’s relations with its Pacific neighbours.
During his visit, Minister Cannon:
- met his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, and discussed a range of issues including the global economic downturn, terrorism, climate change and emerging infectious diseases;
- paid a courtesy call to Vice-President Xi Jinping to discuss advancing the relationship between Canada and China;
- announced the appointment of Mark Rowswell as Canada’s Commissioner General for Expo 2010, which will take place in Shanghai, China, from May to October 2010;
- participated in preparations for the Canadian Pavilion at Shanghai’s 2010 World Expo;
- met with leaders of Canadian businesses established in China, as well with as non-governmental stakeholders; and
- on the one-year anniversary of the Sichuan earthquake, expressed his sympathy for the loss of life in that tragic event.
Media Centre
- News Release - Minister Cannon concludes successful visit to China and Japan - May 15, 2009
- News Release - Canadians making a difference in post-earthquake Sichuan relief and recovery - May 12, 2009
