For the first time, China’s delegation to Canada’s Farm Progress Show will include exhibitors.
“The Chinese delegation is going to consist of both exhibitors and buyers, which is a little bit different for our show this year,” said Shirley Janecsko, who works with the show’s international business centre.
“Normally, we see a lot of buyers coming through here from China. This year we’re going to see one separate area set up for people to exhibit different companies from China. It will be labeled the Chinese pavilion.”
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Five members have been confirmed for the Chinese delegation, compared to 25 from Lithuania, 20 to 30 from Russia and 10 to 12 from Mongolia.
“I think what’s making China different this year is because they are going to come here as an exhibitor,” she said.
Two companies have applied and paid for exhibitor’s booth space. The next step would be to obtain visas to come to Canada.
The Chinese will exhibit smaller items such as parts and accessories.
“That’s where they’re livelihood is so that’s what’s making China stand out,” Janecsko said.
Last year , 650 people from 50 countries were registered in the show’s international business centres. Janecsko said the international delegations spent an estimated $412 million on major purchases.
She said at least six major Canadian manufacturers will attend an agriculture trade show in China in April.
Janecsko is developing an agenda with the Canada Chinese Business Council to develop a workshop in April called Doing Business with China.
Farm Progress Show will be held June 19-21 this year.
