The 2005 Canada Trade Mission to China holds a very special meaning towards Canadian’s bilateral relations with China.  Celebrating the thirty fifth anniversary of Canada-China diplomatic relations, it was also the first time the Honorable Prime Minister Paul Martin officially visited China. This mission therefore has been highly regarded by both nations. Canadian Foundation Center for International Education (CFCIE) is honored to be invited as one of the trade mission members. From January 19 to 25, 2005, Prof. Samuel Rong, Chairman and CEO of CFCIE joined the Canada Trade Mission Team led by Hon. James Peterson, Canada’s Minister of International Trade visiting Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. Below are the highlights of the mission:

January 19, 2005 – Shanghai

 Hosted by Hon. James Peterson, Minister of International Trade, Canada, Prof. Samuel Rong, Chairman and CEO of CFCIE attended various business programs in Shanghai – China’s largest commercial centre.

January 21, 2005 – Beijing

Afternoon:

During the official signing ceremony which was held at the China World Hotel, Canadian Foundation Center for International Education (CFCIE) signed two education cooperation agreements with Shenyang Ligong University and ChongQing University of Post and Telecommunications for establishment of Sino-Canadian International College (SCIC).

The ceremony was attended by Canadian government officials and witnessed by directors of Chongqing Educational Committee and  Liaoning Provincial Department of Education.

Signing Ceremony between CFCIE and Shenyang Ligong University

Signing Ceremony between CFCIE and Chongqing University of Post and Telecommunications

Evening:

In the evening of January 21st, the Right Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada and His Excellency, Wen Jiabao, Premier of the People’s Republic of China hosted the Canada-China Leaders Gala banquet in the Great Hall of the People. As a senior member of Canada China Business Council (CCBC), Canadian Foundation Center for International Education (CFCIE) invited eight distinguished guests from education and politic fields from Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Liaoning and so on to participate in this gala banquet.

Prof. Samuel Rong, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Foundation Center for International Education (CFCIE) and Honorable James Peterson, Canada's Minister of International Trade

        Prof. Samuel Rong, Chairman and CEO of  CFCIE and Hon. Zeng Peiyan, Vice Premier of China

Prof. Samuel Rong, Chairman and CEO of CFCIE and Hon. Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada

Prof. Samuel Rong, Chairman and CEO of CFCIE and CFCIE's distinguished guests in education and politic fields from Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Liaoning at the Gala Banquet

January 24, 2005 – Hong Kong

Prof. Samuel Rong, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Foundation Center for International Education (CFCIE) was invited by Canadian Trade Commissioner to host a seminar on the topic of “How to Conduct Business in China". The seminar attracted hundreds of investors from Canada, Mainland China Hong Kong, Macau and etc.