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In September 2016, Zhong Xinlian, Vice Chairman of Changsha Municipal People’s Political Consultative Conference, led a delegation of government officials to visit Markham.

CIBAC invited an international trade expert to speak on the topic of international trade. The speaker, Mr. T.O. Lee, presented the topic on use of L/C in Import and Export trade; and discussed the use of L/C as a trusted way of payment guarantee for the movement of international goods. As an experienced trade advisor, he also presented the difficulties encountered in L/C trade, and what he has personally encountered cases in the world of L/C frauds.

In September 2017, CIBAC members attended the China (Changsha) International Food Fair as international buyers and successfully established links with the local food importers and exporters.

After Changsha Federation of Industry and Commerce’s signing of the friendship agreement with CIBAC in Toronto during 2016, the Honorary Advisor of CIBAC, Mr. Alan Ho, City of Markham Councillor led CIBAC members to follow-up visit in September 2017 with Changsha Federation of Industry and Commerce.

Following the signing of the Letter of Intent with Xiangsanxie in 2016, the Honorary Advisor of CIBAC, Mr. Alan Ho, City of Markham Councillor, led CIBAC members to call on Mr. Chen Zhengfeng, Secretary-General of the Joint Secretariat of Xiangsanxie.

In September 2017, Honorary Advisor of CIBAC, Mr. Alan Ho, City of Markham Councillor led the delegation of CIBAC members visited Changsha, Hunan Province.

In September 2017, CIBAC visited Changsha, Hunan Province. Led by Li Xinqiu, the Deputy Director, Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce organized a tailor-made business matchmaking event for CIBAC members.

In September 2017, CIBAC participated the Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit with more than 2,600 representatives from the business elite around the world.

In August 2017, co-organized with the Mill Works Incubation centre in Sault Ste. Marie, CIBAC successfully delivered a business seminar to local SMEs.

In October 2014, CIBAC China delegation visited Changsha Municipality in Hunan Province. Changsha CPPCC Deputy Secretary-General, He Minglan, hosted a luncheon at Xianglu Mountain Villa to welcome the delegation. Director Xie Lihua, and Deputy Director Yi Hong also attended the luncheon. Secretary General of Changsha Federation of Industry and Commerce, Rao Fuming, welcomed the delegation at Xinyiyuan.

In October 2014, CIBAC China delegation visited Changsha Municipality in Hunan Province. The delegation attended the meeting hosted by Changsha Federation of Industry and Commerce at Wanda Mandarin Hotel. Both parties shared market information and cooperation opportunities.

In October 2014, CIBAC China delegation visited Changsha Municipality in Hunan Province. Representatives of Hunan Provincial High-tech Entrepreneurs Association, Changsha High-tech Entrepreneurs Association, and Changsha Association for Professional Managers ( collectively referred as “Xiangsanxie” ) warmly received the delegation and respectively signed Friendship Agreements with CIBAC.

Delegation visited Well-known Enterprises and Colleges in Changsha, and local enterprise Changsha Broad Homes Industrial Group Co., Ltd., Farsoon Technologies, a Chinese industrial-grade metal and nylon 3D printing leader, Changsha Commerce and Tourism College, which is known as the ” Cradle of Requirements for Managers”, and Meixi Lake project by China Overseas Property Limited.

President of CIBAC and Victory Rise Enterprise Ltd. with Mr. Wayne Welter, Managing Director of Commercium Group Ltd ., accompanied by Liu Lihong, Vice Chairman of Changsha Federation of Industry and Commerce, and colleagues visited Hunan 39th Tea Store Industry Co., Ltd. to discuss international trade cooperation.

Johnny So is the President of Chinese Investment & Business Alliance of Canada (CIBAC) and Victory Consulting Group. CIBAC is aiming to help Canadian Business create a corporate synergy internationally with business mainly from China and Hong Kong. Mr. So has been dedicated and committed to providing a gateway for business people from both Canada […]

Alan J.F. Ballak is currently the principal of Ontario # company 2227469 cob as Xyalis Group, which he has been doing for the past 2 years. Trade Network Canada (TNC) is the international marketing and management consulting arm of the Group and does part time contract teaching for Centennial College in International Business. As well, […]

Winnie Wong is a licensed public accountant practicing in Toronto, Canada. She obtained her CA designation in 1990, and was elected to the fellowship in 2003, the highest designation conferred by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario in recognition of members’ career achievements and leadership contribution. Winnie serves on the board of directors of […]

Donald is a well-rounded visionary with strong academic background and practical professional experience in both multinational and private corporations. Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, he is accustomed to both Eastern and Western cultures. As a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) since 2011 and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) licensed in 2016, Donald […]

James was born and raised in Hong Kong with a degree in Economics. After graduation from Hong Kong University in 1975 , James started his career as audit accountant for Arthur Andersen, then import manager for Li &Fung Trading. In 1984, upon emigration to Canada, James was transferred by Citibank Hong Kong to Citibank Canada […]

Will Sung has been a pioneering member in the real estate industry in Toronto since 1984. During the recession of the early 90s, Will inventively cultivated a Canadian Asian market along Highway 7 between Leslie Street and Bayview Avenue in Richmond Hill Ontario. His success in launching over one million square feet of commercial condominiums […]

Dianne is a Canadian entrepreneur, an expert in women’s entrepreneurship and angel investor, a powerhouse relationship builder, business woman, serial entrepreneur and mother. The award-winning author of her first book, “Mrs. Fraud and You.She is a caring person who will not accept “NO” as an answer, Dianne is a motivator, mentor and “Doer”. She makes […]

Hunan Hi-tech Entrepreneurs Association and Changsha Hi-tech Entrepreneurs Association are the provincial level and municipal level not-for-profit organizations for Hi-tech and R & D enterprises and individuals. Changsha Association for Professional Managers is the organization for professional managers, business owners and scholars specialized in business management. Established on the same day–- December 29, 2013, these […]

Established in September 1952, Changsha Federation of Industry and Commerce, also known as General Chamber of Commerce of Changsha is the organization for private enterprises and self-employed personnel in Changsha. As of December 2017, the Federation had 28,595 members. It offers its members a wide range of services including legal assistance, financing, arbitration, human resource […]

Overseas Chinese businessmen are an important force in China’s economic development. According to statistics, more than 60% of foreign investment in China and more than 70% of foreign-invested enterprises in China originate from overseas Chinese businessmen or those residing in Hong Kong and Macao. Changsha Federation of Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs was established on June 24, […]

Chenzhou Chamber of Commerce in Changsha is an independent legal entity established on November 8, 2013 by a group of Chenzhou entrepreneurs doing business in Changsha. The Chamber of Commerce is committed to safeguarding interests of its members and nurturing government relationship for them. It provides its members with services including legal advices, financial solutions, […]

CIBAC China delegation visited Changsha Municipality in Hunan Province. Rui Yingzi, Deputy Director of Changsha People’s Congress Standing Committee, Du Zhongta, Director of Changsha Foreign & Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, and Liu Fang, Vice Chairman of the Changsha People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, hosted a banquet at Changsha Tongcheng Hotel to warmly welcome the delegation.

CIBAC co-hosted a workshop with the Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association ( CERBA ) in January 2017.

 2016 CIBAC Christmas Gathering CIBAC held its 2016 Christmas Gathering, a festive event that brought together members and guests to celebrate the holiday season. It was a time for reflection, connection, and joy as the community came together to share stories, experiences, and cheer. CIBAC’s 2016 Christmas Gathering highlighted the spirit of community and unity. […]