Sectoral Research

Sectoral research examines prime economic sectors in which Canadians are succeeding, and those that present burgeoning opportunities for engagement with China. 

  • Agricultural, food & beverages

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    Driven by growing consumption and resource constraints, China is expected to become the world’s largest importer of agri-food by 2015-2020.
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  • Canada China Relationship

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    China continues to be Canada’s second largest merchandise trading partner after the United States.
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  • China Economy Stats

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    Statistical data about China's economy.
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  • Clean Energy Sector

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    China is rapidly strengthening its development and use of renewable energy technologies to address the challenge of its unprecedented domestic energy demand.
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  • Cultural Industries

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    China is a rapidly evolving society, one that is eager to interact with the outside world, and one that is keen to enhance diversity in its cooperation in cultural industries with other countries.
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  • Education

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    The Government of the People’s Republic of China released its first education reform plan for the 21st century in June 2010.
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  • ICT Sector

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    China is a world leader in both imports and exports of ICT products and services. In fact, ICT makes up approximately 36.5% [6] of the country’s total exports, and 32.1% [7] of its imports.
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  • Metals Minerals and Related Equipment

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    China is the world's largest consumer and producer of metallurgical minerals, including iron ore, copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, lead and tin.
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  • Mining Sector

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    Southwestern China is rich in mineral resources. To date, geologists have confirmed reserves of over 130 different minerals. The reserves of non-ferrous metals in SW China account for 40% of the total reserve in China.
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