News Archive: China

Li Ka Shing Foundation Donates $1m Gift to Shantou/University of Manitoba Exchange

“China Outbound M&A Deal Activity Hits Record Highs – Market Turmoil Good Time For Chinese Buyers As They Extend Reach; Canada Represents Only 11% of Outbound Deal Volume and Limited to Two Sectors” PwC Report

“Canada is not a major recipient of outbound M&A by China, compared to other countries, unless the transactions are related to raw materials and energy. We think this will soon change,” says Krisitan Knibutat, PwC’s National Deals Leader. “As production of Chinese goods continues to move up the value chain and China evolves into a consumer-led economy, buyers will be most keen to acquire more industrial know-how, technology and brands. We have already observed this type of activity in Europe.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Li Ka Shing Foundation Donates $1m Gift to Shantou/University of Manitoba Exchange

CN and China’s CNBM Forest Products Trading Ltd. Strike Deal for B.C. Lumber Export Supply Chain Anchored On Vancouver Transload Facility

Jean-Jacques Ruest, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer of CN, said: “Lumber exports to China now account for close to 25 per cent of the western Canadian total and are expected to continue to increase at a fast pace in the years to come. CN aims to foster a world-class export supply chain for Canadian lumber in cooperation with CNBM Forest Products Trading, lumber producers in B.C., and ocean shipping lines serving Port Metro Vancouver.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Li Ka Shing Foundation Donates $1m Gift to Shantou/University of Manitoba Exchange

Exposure Of Chinese Exports To Potential Border Carbon Adjustments: IISD Publications

This brief quantifies the impact of existing proposals for BCAs on exports from China. It shows that not only are there many uncertainties regarding design detail, but also that these uncertainties can have a significant impact on the exposure of exports. Previous studies highlight that the products included, the CO2 price applied, and the method for assessing the CO2 content, are of key importance. These three considerations form the basis of the analysis. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Li Ka Shing Foundation Donates $1m Gift to Shantou/University of Manitoba Exchange

“Canada an ‘Underachiever’ In Emerging BRIC Market Deal-Making” PwC Report

Since 2000, Canadian entities have completed 188 acquisitions in the BRIC nations, well below the UK (408), the US (1,504) and Germany (244). Canada outpaced only Australia, which made 106 deals in the same period. With only nine Canadian acquisitions in the BRIC regions year-to-date May 31, 2011, there are no signs of this trend improving. [Click on Logo to learn more]

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Li Ka Shing Foundation Donates $1m Gift to Shantou/University of Manitoba Exchange

Michigan State University to Lead Shared Collaboration on Global Food Safety

The Global Food Safety – China Program (GFS–CP) has benefited from support provided by Cargill, General Mills, Pfizer Animal Health and Danone who regard science-based standards, guidelines and recommendations as key to protecting public health and minimizing food-borne illness. Numerous intergovernmental and not-for-profit organizations along with many food-focused companies are also contributing expertise and in-kind support. In all, this delegation will interact with close to 100 different experts. [Click on Logo to learn more]

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Li Ka Shing Foundation Donates $1m Gift to Shantou/University of Manitoba Exchange

Agricultural Bank of China and Bank of Montreal enter into a Private Banking Cross-Border Financial Services Cooperation Agreement

“Private banking is an important part of BMO’s Asia growth strategy,” said Gilles Ouellette, President & CEO, Private Client Group, BMO Financial Group and Chairman of BMO (China) Co. Ltd. “This relationship enhances our ability to better meet the needs of our high-net worth clients and complements our established presence in China, including our equity interest in Fullgoal Fund Management Co. and our recently announced agreement to acquire Hong Kong-based Lloyd George Management.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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