RBC Advice Event – Over the Wall: Doing Business in China

If you're considering how your business can benefit from leveraging one of the world's biggest economies, but aren't sure of your next steps, this one-time special event is perfect for you.

Our complimentary event will feature advice from experts in setting up businesses in China to get you started. They'll share their know-how and answer your questions about topics including:

• China's economic and trade policy, long-term plans, and potential
• A synopsis of different industries and sectors
• Opportunities and obstacles for Canadian businesses
• Hong Kong as a gateway to China
• Chinese business etiquette

 

Over the Wall Guest Speaker Profiles

Skip Tab Navigation Yu Jianwei Gloria Lo Bob Armstrong, C.I.T.P Anne Waldes William Cheng Winnie Fung Branislav Bajovic

You are on: Yu Jianwei China's Economic Trade and Development Yu Jianwei Consul (Commercial), Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto Mr. Yu has a sound knowledge of China's trade and investment regime, has worked with international trade forums and organizations (including Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and Asia Europe Meeting) and participated in free trade negotiation between China and ASEAN. Prior to being appointed as the Commercial Consul of the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto, Mr. Yu was a senior trade official with the Ministry of Commerce of China, where he worked as with UN development agencies, such as UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, UNCTAD, UNIDO, and oversaw projects on poverty reduction, environmental protection, water conservancy, health, education, population, gender equity, legal system and governance. Download the presentation: China Overview Shanghai Free Zone You are on: Gloria Lo The Hong Kong Gateway Gloria Lo Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, HKSAR A senior civil servant of over 20 years, Miss Lo is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in Canada. Her office was established in 1991 to promote and facilitate exchanges between Hong Kong and Canada, with a particular focus on trade and economic relationships. She has worked in the Civil Services Bureau, Home Affairs Department, and Financial Services Bureau. Before coming to Toronto, Miss Lo served as the Principal Assistant Secretary for the Food and Health Bureau, responsible for policy matters on public hospital services and the development of private medical industry. Download the presentation: Hong Kong as a Gateway You are on: Bob Armstrong, C.I.T.P Canadian Industry Sectors Bob Armstrong, C.I.T.P President of Armstrong Trade and Logistics Advisory Services Inc. Mr. Armstrong is a well-known international speaker and author with more than 40 years experience in international trade, cross-border logistics, the global supply chain, and customs regulations. He has led over 10 trade missions to China and has extensive experience helping Canadian companies find new customers for exports and new suppliers in China and South East Asia. Prior to his current role, Mr. Armstrong served as President of Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada (SCL), President and CEO for the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Inc., and as President of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC). He was the past National Chair of Hong Kong Canada Business Association, and currently chairs the Board of Directors of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Download the presentation: Industry Sector Overwiew You are on: Anne Waldes Opportunities & Obstacles for Canadians Anne Waldes President, Hong Kong Canada Business Association Ms Waldes is President of both Hong Kong Canada Business Association and Trade Link International Ltd. Born and educated in Canada, Ms Waldes has been active in the international transportation freight forwarding industry since 1977. She has led and participated in trade missions to both China and Hong Kong, and Trade Link International, a company she founded in 1993, is currently active in Asia with a specific emphasis on China. Download the presentation: Opportunities and Obstacles You are on: William Cheng Opportunities & Obstacles for Canadians William Cheng President, Premier Candle Corporation Mr. Cheng heads up a major candle manufacturer and designer of candles for the North American market. Located in Mississauga Ontario, the candle factory and distribution facilities employ a large workforce and state-of-the-art candle manufacturing equipment ensuring high quality products and capacity to handle major volume demands. Universal Candle Company, the parent company of Premier, is headquartered in Hong Kong with privately held factories in Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam. The group of companies has been in business over 30 years as an international manufacturer and supplier of home fragrance products and accessories. Download the presentation: Opportunities and Obstacles You are on: Winnie Fung Government Support Programs Winnie Fung Vice President and Principal Consultant, East West Focus International, Inc. Ms Fung has built an extraordinarily wide business network in both Canada and China through more than two decades' involvement in China-Canada bilateral projects. She is an expert in building critical links between Canadian and Chinese public and private sectors to promote culture, business, cross learning, transfer of skills & technology and ultimately fostering economic progress. Over years, she and her team have equipped numerous Canadian companies particularly with the tools and strategies to navigate China's challenging business environment. She is very active in Toronto's Chinese business community and is currently the Vice President of the Mississauga Chinese Business Association, Executive Board member of the Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association, Co-Chair of the 2010 and 2012 Greater Toronto China Trade Missions and founder and Director of Brampton and Oakville Chinese Business Association. Download the presentation: China Market You are on: Branislav Bajovic Business Etiquette Branislav Bajovic Vice President, East West Focus International, Inc. Mr. Bajovic has more than thirty years of international experience working as a diplomat, trainer & manager in international development projects with extensive country experience of China, Bangladesh, Iraq and Egypt. As a principal consultant in information systems and global knowledge, he conducted close to twenty missions in many Chinese provinces within federal and provincial government institutions and state-owned enterprises. He has a thorough understanding of Chinese political, social and economic systems as well as cultural mores and values. Download the presentation: Business Etiquette

 

 

Come and Join Us at Over the Wall: Doing Business in China

Date October 8, 2013   Time 8:00 am to 11:00 am		Location RBC Conference Center – Great Lakes Room 6880 Financial Drive, Mississauga. ON View Map

 

Space is limited. Register today!

To Register contact Ribo Lam:   ribo.lam@rbc.com   416-412-6996