Ontario opens marketing centre in Beijing
April 14, 2008 5:20 PM
McGuinty Government Promoting Ontario Economy In China
The Beijing centre is Ontario's second in China. The other is in Shanghai . The centres are helping Ontario businesses expand the growing trade volume between the two jurisdictions.
International marketing centres help:
- boost Ontario's strengths and expertise in key global markets
- attract more job-creating investments to the province
- provide Ontario companies with the contacts and information they need to succeed
- connect with key business decision-makers to promote Ontario's interests.
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sandra Pupatello is spending a week in China (April 12-18) to strengthen trade relations between the two jurisdictions and explore potential investment and trade opportunities.
Pupatello will also visit Nanjing and Shanghai during her visit.
QUICK FACTS
- Ontario's exports to China have more than doubled since 2003, as have Ontario's imports from China.
- China is Ontario's second largest trading partner, next to the U.S.
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"Ontario is an ideal investment destination and trade partner with a host of prosperous sectors, including automotive, information technology, education, infrastructure, aerospace and plastics. Our trade relationship with China translates into greater job opportunities for people who work and live in Ontario."
– Sandra Pupatello
Minister of International Trade and Investment
"Two-way trade with China is a vital component of our overall Ontario growth strategy. More business means investing in the skills of our workforce, building a culture of innovation, and welcoming new investment."
– Sandra Pupatello
Minister of International Trade and Investment
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