China Trade Mission Events and Meetings

Media Advisory

YELLOWKNIFE (September 12, 2012) – Premier McLeod and members of the NWT delegation taking part in the Council of the Federation (COF) trade mission to China are scheduled to participate in the following planned meetings and events:

Beijing – September 13-16, 2012

 


  • Meetings with Metallurgical Corporation of China (MCC), Association of China Rare Earth Industry (ACREI), Export-Import Bank of

  • Tour of Beijing Yuanlong Fur Co. Ltd

  • Meeting with Chief Executive Officer of  China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)

  • Investing in Canada: Meet the Canadian Premiers Panel (Hosted by the Canada China Business Council)

  • Meeting with Minister of Commerce for the People’s Republic of China

  • Canada China Business Council Reception and Dinner

  • Briefing with Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of Canada in Beijing

  • Meeting with Minister of Transport

  • Meeting with Chair of State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC)

  • Canadian Tourism Commission Luncheon

  • Meeting with Vice-Minister/Deputy Chairman of National Development and Reform Commission

  • Meeting with Vice-Premier of China

  • Chinese Peoples Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Reception


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Shanghai – September 17-18, 2012

 

 


  • Canadian Chamber of Commerce Maple Leaf Ball

  • Tour of Suntech solar panel manufacturing facility

  • Briefing with Canadian Consul General in Shanghai

  • Canadian Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

  • Meeting with Shanghai Tourism Bureau

  • Manitoba Reception

  • Tour of Huawei Technologies Co. Facility


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Hong Kong – September 19-20, 2012

 

 


  • Meeting with Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents

  • Visit to Hong Kong Stock Exchange

  • Tour of Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal

  • Hang Seng Bank Reception and Dinner

  • Briefing with Canada’s Consul General in Hong Kong

  • Meeting with Financial Secretary of Hong Kong

  • Wreath-laying Ceremony at Sai Wan War Cemetery

  • Meeting with Chow Tai Fook Jewellery company


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The Premier will deliver remarks at the Meet the Canadian Premiers panel and the Canadian Tourism Commission luncheon in Beijing, as well as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Shanghai.

Planned meetings and events are accurate as of September 11, 2012 and are subject to change.

Participating in the COF trade mission to China will establish connections that will grow the NWT economy, especially in tourism, mining and the fur industry. It will promote investment in our territory and help NWT businesses learn about new opportunities in China. A strong, diversified economy that provides opportunities and choices to all communities and regions is one of the goals of the 17th Legislative Assembly.

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For more information, contact:

Megan Holsapple
Media Liaison
Government of the Northwest Territories
Tel: (867) 669-2302
Fax: (867) 873-0111