Gambling on growth: despite the risks, Canadian business is banking on big returns in China's emerging markets

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Many Canadian companies are setting up operations in Asia to take advantage of phenomenal economic growth in some regions. However, Canadian firms frequently encounter cultural and structural problems. Employing Chinese Canadians helps to prevent cultural misunderstandings.

Foreign operations, Interview, Corporations, Corporations, Canadian, Eng, Andrea

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A new chill in relations: Canada has been sending negative signals to the Far East

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Some Chinese immigrants and tourists complain that Canada Customs seems to subject people of Hong Kong ancestry to harassment at the Vancouver airport. Many Chinese also report a growing sense of feeling unwelcome in Canada. Canada Customs officials deny the charges.

Cover Story, Hong Kong, Emigration and immigration, Hong Kong foreign relations

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Man with a mission: Ray Chan, a 'neophyte politician,' sells Canada to trade partners - and to Canadians

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Raymond Chan, Canadian Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific Affairs, has made numerous trips to Asia trying to secure lucrative trade contracts for Canada. He immigrated to Canada in 1969, and was a successful engineer and restaurant owner before entering politics.

Political activity, Biography, Chan, Ray

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