Highlights of China mission
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November 9, 2016 – (Ottawa, Canada) – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
During a Canadian Chamber of Commerce reception with Canadian and Chinese delegates in Shanghai, Minister MacAulay highlighted an agreement on exploratory talks towards a potential free trade agreement between Canada and China, which was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Li Keqiang, on September 23, 2016. He also called on business leaders to work towards the goal of doubling trade between the two countries by 2025, another commitment announced by Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Li.
While in Shanghai, Minister MacAulay toured the Canadian Pavilion at Food and Hospitality China, the country's largest international food show, where more than 60 Canadian exhibitors showcased Canada's high-quality agri-food products to Chinese and international buyers. Later, at a Canada Beef International Institute event, Minister MacAulay delivered remarks that focused on China's growing consumption of Canada's high-quality beef and the recent expansion of Canadian beef exports to China. Minister MacAulay also attended a Canadian Pork International reception which highlighted Canadian industry's enhanced market development efforts in China.
In Beijing and Shanghai, industry representatives who were part of the trade mission participated in successful business-to-business networking events to connect with Chinese buyers and generate sales opportunities. Minister MacAulay attended these networking events in support of Canadian industry. Minister MacAulay also participated in an Export Café and a "Savour Canada" media event showcasing fine, high-quality Canadian food products to raise the profile of Canadian food products among Chinese consumers.
In Beijing, Minister MacAulay met with Minister Han, Minister of Agriculture and Minister Zhi, Minister of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, as well as Chinese Government officials to discuss and advance issues of mutual interests. Minister MacAulay also met with the State Administration of Grain (SAG) and the China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation (COFCO).
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