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SUMMARY:ONLINE EVENT - Demystifying China: Cross-Cultural Insights\, 
 Economic Trends\, and Business Strategies
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DESCRIPTION: Demystifying China: Cross-Cultural Insights\, Economic 
 Trends\, and Business Strategies Workshop Overview China remains a 
 critical market for global businesses\, yet navigating its cultural 
 nuances\, economic landscape\, and business practices requires deep 
 understanding. This 1.5-hour virtual workshop\, hosted by the Hong Kong 
 Canada Business Association (HKCBA)\, brings together three experts to 
 provide key insights on: Cross-Cultural Understanding &ndash\; Building 
 effective relationships with Chinese counterparts. Macro-Economic Update 
 &ndash\; Key trends shaping China&rsquo\;s economy. Doing Business with 
 China &ndash\; Practical strategies for successful engagement. The session
  will conclude with a live Q&amp\;A\, allowing participants to engage 
 directly with the speakers. Time (EST) Segment 7:30 - 7:35 PM Welcome 
 &amp\; Introduction 7:35 - 7:55 PM 1. Cross-Cultural Understanding 7:55 - 
 8:15 PM 2. Macro-Economic Update 8:15 - 8:35 PM 3. Doing Business with 
 China 8:35 - 8:55 PM Live Q&amp\;A 8:55 - 9:00 PM Closing &amp\; Next 
 Steps Speaker Biographies Mark Kruger is a Senior Fellow at the Yicai 
 Research Institute\, the Centre for International Governance Innovation 
 and the University of Alberta&rsquo\;s China Institute. Between 2020 and 
 2023\, he was the Opinion Editor at Yicai Global. Previously\, Mark had a 
 30-year career with the Bank of Canada\, served as a Senior Advisor to the
  Canadian Executive Director at the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and 
 as the head of the Economic and Financial Section in the Canadian Embassy 
 in Beijing. Mundele Beya Wa Beya is a Trade Commissioner at Global Affairs
  Canada\, a professor at the university of Ottawa\, and the Vice President
  of the International Conference on Canadian\, Chinese and African 
 Sustainable Urbanization (ICCCASU). Mundele has 10 years of experience in 
 Financial Services. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Peking University 
 in Beijing\, China where he lived for 7 years\, gaining firsthand insight 
 into China&rsquo\;s economic landscape. Yuhan (Jessie) Zhang is a 
 professor at Algonquin College and supports Canadian SMEs through 
 financing and advisory services at Business Development Bank of Canada. As
  a certified Chinese instructor\, she trains professionals in Chinese 
 language and cross-cultural competencies\, including for Global Affairs 
 Canada. Jessie brings 15+ years of international business development 
 experience across multiple sectors including supply chain solutions and 
 pharmaceuticals\, combined with work experience in North America\, Asia\, 
 and the EU - giving her profound insights into global markets and 
 intercultural dynamics. 
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URL:https://ottawa.hkcba.com:443/events/demystifying-china-cross-cultural-
 insights-economic-trends-and-business-strategies
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