Venture Kamloops

China Trade

Venture Kamloops is helping Canadian businesses tap into the world's fastest growing economy.

Are you a Canadian company looking to China for inputs or capable of providing consumers with luxury items that are made-in-Kamloops? Now you are in a good position to deal directly with companies in China.

Doing Business in China

Welcome to the Venture Kamloops resource of useful links for international trade with China. Here you will be able to find useful information to help you explore, expand and/or export your products into China.

Canadian Government Trade Resources

Canada Export
Information on trade news, the 'Canada Export's Road Map to China, international financial institutions, trade secrets, business opportunities, trade fairs and missions, conferences/seminars and publications.

Canadian Government in China (Canadian Embassy and Consulates)

Canada's on ground trade ambassadors. Site provides information on emerging trends and the names of Canadian contacts in China that can help you export your products.
www.beijing.gc.ca

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

The TCS helps companies that have researched and selected their target markets. Source for industry reports and assistance in finding local key contacts and market prospects. Information available in twelve languages.
www.infoexport.gc.ca/ie-en/MarketReportsAndServices.jsp

Export Source

A comprehensive source of information and practical tools for new or experienced Canadian exporters.
www.canadabusiness.ca/eng   

Export and Import Controls Bureau

Information on quotas and/or tariffs associated with the import and export of goods. Services for Canadian businesses and information of trade and economic policies.
www.international.gc.ca/international/index.aspx    

International Trade Canada

ITC helps Canadian companies to expand and succeed internationally. Web site provides contact information, market reports by industry sector, programs for export market development, Team Canada Missions, international business opportunities, import and export information.
www.itcan-cican.gc.ca

Invest in Canada!

Invest in Canada provides foreign investors with the services and expertise to secure a successful Canadian investment.
www.investincanada.gc.ca/Director.aspx?lang=en

Report on BC Trade and Emerging Asian Opportunities ¡§C BC Progress Board

British Columbia Progress Board 2005 Interim Benchmarking Report, which focuses on Trade and Emerging Asian Opportunities.
www.bcprogressboard.com

Strategies

Industry Canada's business and consumer site. Information on international business opportunities, trade and investment statistics, trade and investment policy information and exporting.
www.strategis.ic.gc.ca/engdoc/main.html

Trade Negotiations and Agreements

A Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade site. This page profiles the trade agreements that provide access to markets for our goods and services, while supporting trade with the developing world.
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/tna-nac/menu-en.asp

Trade Team Canada Sectors Market Reports

An Industry Canada site
www.ttcs.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/intfas.nsf/en/home

Virtual Trade Commissioner

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trades computerized database of Canadian exporters and their capabilities. Business leads from Canada's trade commissioners are collected, researched and opportunities are disseminated daily to Canadian companies who have registered. This service is free of charge.
www.infoexport.gc.ca/ie-en/login.jsp 

Chinese Government Trade Resources

Economic Information & Agency

This site promotes an understanding of the Chinese economy. You can find information on statistics and economic news, regulation and trade policies.
www.jdonline.com.hk

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

This site provides information on business alerts, policies, laws and HR changes, emerging opportunities, intellectual property, import regulations, customs statistics, import regulations, market profiles, profiles on Chinese cities and Provinces, infrastructure directory, project and tender notices, trade events and activities, China Economic & Technology Development Zones, and a directory of Chinese government organization by city. A great resource!
www.tdctrade.com

Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China

You can find statistics, exhibition info, news releases and information about Chinese Laws and general information about China.
www.mofcom.gov.cn

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China's

Government web site that provides information on international activity, policies, international issues, departments and statistics.
www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/default.htm 

Industry & Business Associations

Asia Pacific Business Network

APBN was established in 2001 and serves as a one-stop shop for Canadian companies with an interest in Asia. Membership in APBN provides access to Asia Pacific Research Foundation's research and information products with unique business briefing services. This is in addition to access to leading business associations in Asia Pacific.
www.asiapacificbusiness.ca

BC Wood

Member-based trade association for British Columbia's value-added wood products
industry. Established in 1989 as a partnership between industry and government, BC Wood provides member companies with programs and services to develop and expand their markets and increase productivity and sales.
Click here to view the BC Wood Guide to Exporting BC Wood Products to China.
www.bcwood.com

Canada China Business Council

The CCBC is a private-sector, non-profit membership organization incorporated in 1978 to facilitate and promote trade and investment between Canada and the People's Republic of China. Provides useful links on china-related associations on china-related associations, trade fairs and exhibition organizers, Canadian, Chinese and other government and financial resources, business services, news and information resources, culture, language and travel information.
www.ccbc.com

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

The CCCHK is a proactive, non-government body representing more than 1150 members of every industry and size with business interests in Canada, Hong Kong and Mainland China.
www.cancham.org

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

For more than 130 years, CME has successfully represented the interests of Canadian business, keeping members on the competitive edge of world-class manufacturing and trade. With strong divisions in every province, CME's mission is to continuously improve the competitiveness of Canadian industry and to expand export business.
www.cme-mec.ca

Chinese Federation of Commerce of Canada

CFCC is a non-profit and non-political organization formed by a group of business immigrants in 1989 to encourage and assist members to establish businesses or investment programs in Canada, and thereafter to promote their business development and assimilation into Canadian society.
www.cfccanada.org 

Travel Information

Canadian Tourism Commission

A Crown corporation of the federal government, the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) works in partnership with the country's tourism industry to increase awareness of and interest in Canada as a premiere four-season tourism destination. Partnership opportunities for marketing in the Asia Pacific region are available.
www.canadatourism.com/ctx/app/en/ca/home.do

Travel Information Reports

Travel information, reports and assistance for Canadians abroad.
www.voyage.gc.ca

Visa Procedures for Chinese Business Visitors to Canada

www.infoexport.gc.ca/docs/cn_chhktap02-an-e.htm

Travel Bulletin

Information and assistance for traveling abroad. A Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade site.
www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/menu-eng.asp   

Financial Institutions

Asian Development Bank

www.adb.org

Business Development Bank of Canada

www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm

Export Development Canada

EDC provides Canadian exporters with financing, insurance and bonding services as well as foreign market expertise.
www.edc.ca

Northstar Trade Finance Inc.

NORTHSTAR Trade Finance Inc. was created to support Canadian exporters by offering financing to credit worthy buyers of eligible Canadian goods and services.
www.northstar.ca/whoWeAre.php 

News Sites

China Daily

www.chinadaily.net/english/home/index.html

Chredo China

An independent consulting firm providing market research, investment risk analysis, development planning, public policy, and information management services to corporations, governments, and international financial institutions active in China.
www.chreod.com

Inside China Today

China news service for global professionals.
www.einnews.com/china/

People's Daily

http://english1.people.com.cn

South China Morning Post

www.scmp.com/news

World Bank

Great news site for issues that can affect world markets.
www.worldbank.org 

General Business Information  

Business Guide to Exporting

A Trade Start and Small Business BC website with information on exporting to Asia Pacific.
www.bcexportasiapacific.ca/   

Businesswomen in Trade

A Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade site
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/businesswomen/menu-en.asp

Canada Business Services Centre

Business services and information for entrepreneurs.
www.canadabusiness.gc.ca/gol/cbec/site.nsf/en/index.html

Canadian Commercial Corporation

As a Crown corporation reporting to Parliament, CCC has a clear mandate: to facilitate international trade. CCC specializes in international procurement markets for Canadian exporters and provides services to help them win export sales. Business leads, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract management are the foundation of export success. When you've opened the door to an export opportunity, CCC can help you close the deal.
www.ccc.ca/index.html

Extract from 'Ethics in Practice - A Guide for Businessmen in Shanghai and Hong Kong'

www.icac.org.hk/hkedc/eng/event.asp?contentID=56    

Extract from 'Guide to Doing Business in China'

www.tdctrade.com/chinaguide/index_e.htm

Forum for International Trade Training

FITT is the only organization in Canada to accredit a professional designation to international trade practitioners, the C.I.T.P. (Certified International Trade Professional).
www.fitt.ca/ 

Economic Indicators and Statistics

Canadian International Merchandise Trade Statistics

A Statistics Canada site.
www.statcan.ca/trade/scripts/trade_search.cgi

National Bureau of Statistics of China

http://www.stats.gov.cn/english

Trade and Economic Analysis Statistical Reports

A Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade site.
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/eet/menu-en.asp 

Cultural Information

Canada/China Scholars Exchange Program

www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca    

Country Insights

A great resource for information about China. Published by the Centre for Intercultural Learning. Established by the Canadian International Development Agency in 1969.
www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/countryinsights-apercuspays-eng.asp