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Less upbeat Shanghai shuffl e Movie time A new musical tells the story of Director Chen Kaige mmakesakes EU companies take dimmer Jewish refugees during WWII his move into martial artartss view of China’s growth > p18 > SHANGHAI, PAGE 9 > LIFE, PAGE 15 FRIDAY, June 12, 2015 chinadailyusa.com C$1 EDUCATION TRADE Hong Kong boosted for business By LI NA in Toronto [email protected] The largest-ever Hong Kong pro- motion in Canada wrapped up on Tuesday in Toronto. More than 1,500 business people from across Can- ada took part in the event known as “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong”, which was organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in Toronto. “We’re here because we believe that our strong and longstand- ing connections in business and culture offer the promise of a far more rewarding future for our two C.Y. Leung, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region economies and the companies that of China, delivers the keynote speech at the opening of the “Think Asia, drive them,” said C.Y. Leung, chief Think Hong Kong” symposium held on Monday in Toronto. LI NA / CHINA DAILY executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, at the open- ing symposium. of diff erent cultures and business growth in the Asia-Pacifi c region.” Leung was leading a delegation practices from East and West.” “Think Asia, think Hong Kong,” Minister Sarah Taylor at the Canadian Embassy met Canadian studies experts at the 16th Biennial Conference of the of more than 100 high-profi le busi- Lo highlighted the developments Fast added. “When you think North Association for Canadian Studies held last Month in Shanghai. WANG RU / CHINA DAILY ness leaders and government offi - in Asia, namely the “One Belt, One America, think Canada.” cials, including 27 from the Chinese Road” initiative in China and the “We are pleased to conclude this mainland. huge population of consumers in the arrangement with Canada,” said According to Leung, about 10 ASEAN nations. Fong. “Based on an already robust 300,000 Canadian passport holders “The Chinese mainland is com- trade relationship between Canada live and work in Hong Kong. The mitted to market-driven growth, and Hong Kong, this arrangement Canadian Chamber of Commerce in and no-one knows the mainland further promotes business opportu- Canadian Studies in Hong Kong is the largest Canadian markets better than we do in Hong nities in fi nancial services, logistics, business organization outside of Kong,” Lo said. food, technology and intellectual Canada, and among the largest and During the gathering, Ed Fast, property.” most active international chambers Canada’s minister of international Fong also encouraged Canadian in Hong Kong and the entire Asia- trade, and Margaret Fong, executive companies from all sectors to take Pacifi c region. director of the HKTDC, signed an full advantage of the business-match- China get diversifi ed “I’m also pleased to note that Can- arrangement on mutual cooperation ing activities and major international ada’s investment in Hong Kong is to facilitate collaboration in promo- trade fairs and exhibitions organized By WANG RU in Beijing There are 1.5 million Chinese immi- substantial, totaling CAD $5.1 billion tion of commercial activities in areas by the HKTDC to connect with new [email protected] grants in Canada. The two countries at the end of 2013,” Leung added. of mutual interest. partners in Hong Kong and to access have granted each other 10-year visas. “We are working diligently to “Canada and Hong Kong have a the fast-growing markets on the Chi- The 16th Biennial Conference of Canada and China designated help companies from Canada, Hong long-standing partnership, strength- nese mainland and across Asia. the Association for Canadian Studies 2015-2016 as the Year of People-to- Kong and the Chinese mainland to ened by our people-to-people ties,” Sector-specific sessions at the in China was held at Shanghai Inter- ... Canadian studies in People and Cultural Exchanges in explore business opportunities using said Fast. “Hong Kong is an impor- event featured almost 30 expert national Studies University. China are increasingly November 2014, during Canadian the Hong Kong platform,” said Vin- tant hub for Canadian exports of speakers sharing their insights on About 98 scholars and experts in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s for- cent Lo, chairman-designate of the goods and services to Asia, and this such topics as selling to China and Canadian studies from 51 diff erent uni- looking to strategic mal visit to China. HKTDC. “Hong Kong has a long trade promotion arrangement will throughout Asia, Chinese outward versities, colleges, and research insti- Minister Sarah Taylor at Canadian tradition of international trade, help our companies work togeth- investment, Hong Kong as a gate- tutes as well as some business sectors relationships between Embassy in Beijing attended the con- combined with the understanding er to take advantage of the rapid way and RMB internationalization. nationwide attended the conference. ference and praised of the association The submitted conference papers Canada and China...” in its contribution to the Canadian covered the subjects associated with Studies programs in China. Canada including education, wel- Qian Hao, director of the Center Taylor gave her special thanks to BUSINESS fare, aboriginal people, the Quebec for Canadian Studies at Shanghai the scholars and experts for their issue, English/French literature, International Studies University excellent job in promoting the under- the Arctic issue, ecological protec- standing between Chinese and Cana- Canadian company inks $10 million deal tion, economy and trade, judicial dian peoples. system, Canadian multiculturalism “Besides the traditional fi elds such The minister claimed that Cana- and bilingualism, Canadian early as culture and history, the Canadian dian government will always be in to power clean-energy buses in China history and urbanization. studies in China are increasingly support of Canadian studies in China Confucius Institutes in Canada, looking to strategic relationships and hopes to get more Canadian stu- China-Canada relations, Canada-US between Canada and China, includ- dents to China to improve people to By WANG RU in Beijing fuel cells are increasingly being government subsidies to facilitate relations, Canadian foreign aid and ing anti-terrorism, extradition of fugi- people diplomacy. discussed as the next generation this expansion. investment. All these subjects fall into tives and the Arctic issues where the Fifteen young scholars have been Ballard Power Systems Inc, a fuel of clean propulsion. This demand The Canadian hydrogen and fuel four categories and were discussed two countries are working closer,” bestowed the title “Winner of Excel- cell producer from Canada, signed is being driven by China’s growing cell sector enjoys strong domes- during nine panels. Scholars and said Qian Hao, director of the Center lent Thesis” in Canadian studies fi eld supply agreements on Monday with need for clean urban mass transit tic and international recognition experts explored their research by for Canadian Studies at Shanghai at both PhD and MA levels. two Chinese companies to provide and air quality policies.” for producing cutting-edge, clean applying social science, natural sci- International Studies University. The conference was first held at fuel cell power products and tech- Ma Jinhua, Member of Rugao energy solutions that have profound ence, humanity as well as anthropol- China has become Canada’s second Sichuan International Studies Uni- nology solutions to support the Municipal Standing Committee of eff ects on energy use across a variety ogy approaches. largest trading partner after the US. versity in 1984. planned deployment of an initial CPC said, “It is important that we of industry sectors – passenger vehi- 33 fuel cell-powered buses in two deal with experienced, market-lead- cles and buses, stationary and back- Chinese cities. ing companies in order to ensure up power, and materials handling. The deal has an estimated value successful delivery with the most Clean energy policy-makers and ARTS In the news of $10 million. advanced technology. This is one experts from Canada and China, Ballard will collaborate with the reason that Ballard Power Systems as well as industry representatives, two Chinese companies, Nantong is the right choice for a program of joined a conversation during the sign- Keeping artistic traditions CHINA Zehe New Energy Technology Co Ltd, such importance.” ing ceremony, exchanging their ideas Solemn chore and Guangdong Synergy Hydrogen The size and rapid growth of Chi- based on the cooperation of clean Power Technology Co Ltd, to provide na’s economy has resulted in consider- technology between the two countries. By MAYA LIU in Vancouver landscape paintings, still lifes and More than 100 morticians have fuel cells to electric buses manufac- ably larger carbon dioxide emissions Former Counselor of the State For China Daily oils. The calligraphy explores various gathered in Jianli county to prepare tures in Rugao in Jiangsu province than other nations. In 2013, for exam- Council and Secretary-General of artistic styles, including oracle-bone victims of the Eastern Star ship and Yunfu in Guangdong province. ple, China’s carbon dioxide emissions Ministry of Science & Technology of The opening ceremony of the week- script, clerical, regular, running and disaster for cremation or burial. The municipal governments in from fossil fuels accounted for 29 per- China, Shi Dinghuan, now president long Harmony: Chinese Painting and cursive scripts. > p3 the cities of Yunfu and Rugao plan cent of the global total, compared to 15 of Chinese Renewable Energy Soci- Calligraphy Exhibition was held at The Harmony exhibition is pre- to have fuel cell bus fl eets operating percent from the United States. ety, hosted the conversation. Vancouver’s Chinese Cultural Centre sented by the Richmond Chinese Cal- HONG KONG in revenue service in 2016.
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