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.
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 Export
Chinese Government Trade
Industry Trade Associations
Travel Tips
Financial Institutions
News Sites
Business Information
Economic Indicators & Statistics
Cultural Learning
Mandarin - Community Facts
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.
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 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
A comprehensive source of information and practical tools for new or experienced Canadian exporters. www.canadabusiness.ca/eng
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
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 provides foreign investors with the services and expertise to secure a successful Canadian investment. www.investincanada.gc.ca/Director.aspx?lang=en
British Columbia Progress Board 2005 Interim Benchmarking Report, which focuses on Trade and Emerging Asian Opportunities. www.bcprogressboard.com
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
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
An Industry Canada site www.ttcs.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/intfas.nsf/en/home
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
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
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
You can find statistics, exhibition info, news releases and information about Chinese Laws and general information about China. www.mofcom.gov.cn
Government web site that provides information on international activity, policies, international issues, departments and statistics. www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/default.htm
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
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
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
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
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
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
Venture Kamloops acts as a confidential liaison between clients, companies, local governments, educational institutions, workforce, development agencies, industry associations and business leaders.
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 and assistance for Canadians abroad. www.voyage.gc.ca
www.infoexport.gc.ca/docs/cn_chhktap02-an-e.htm
Information and assistance for traveling abroad. A Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade site. www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/menu-eng.asp
www.adb.org
www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm
EDC provides Canadian exporters with financing, insurance and bonding services as well as foreign market expertise. www.edc.ca
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
www.chinadaily.net/english/home/index.html
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
China news service for global professionals. www.einnews.com/china/
http://english1.people.com.cn
www.scmp.com/news
Great news site for issues that can affect world markets. www.worldbank.org
A Trade Start and Small Business BC website with information on exporting to Asia Pacific. www.bcexportasiapacific.ca/
A Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade site www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/businesswomen/menu-en.asp
Business services and information for entrepreneurs. www.canadabusiness.gc.ca/gol/cbec/site.nsf/en/index.html
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
www.icac.org.hk/hkedc/eng/event.asp?contentID=56
www.tdctrade.com/chinaguide/index_e.htm
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/
A Statistics Canada site. www.statcan.ca/trade/scripts/trade_search.cgi
http://www.stats.gov.cn/english
A Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade site. www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/eet/menu-en.asp
www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca
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