This document discusses opportunities for doing business between Canada/Quebec and China/Asia. It notes that Quebec and Canada have issues like low growth rates, aging populations, and saturated domestic markets. In contrast, China and Asia offer large populations, low wages, high economic growth rates, and growing markets. The document advises understanding Chinese culture and business practices like building relationships before deals. It introduces the Young Chinese Professionals Association, founded in 1999 to connect Chinese/Asian professionals and promote business between Asia and Canada.
23. China - Geography World’s 4th largest country Beijing 13+4 M Tianjin 9+2 M Shanghai 16+4 M Guangzhou 12 M Chongqing 5+27 M Hong Kong 7 M Taiwan 23 M Japan 126 M Thailand 65 M Vietnam 87 M China - Population Total population: 1.34 milliard Inde 1.17 milliard Philippine 98 M Cambodge 11 M
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76. Share of world economy (GDP growth) 45.7% Developing countries 54.3% Industrialized countries 24.6% Asia Pacific 20.3% Western Europe 24.8% North America
Share experiences and knowledge Give a hand to those in need Promote Asian contribution to the development and growth of Canadian society Promote tomorrow’s Asian leader Act as access point to Asian culture and business world Strengthen relationships, encourage trades and investments between Canada and Asia