Chinese Demand is the first of two publications that assess Canadian opportunities in China. The goal of the publications (the first, a report; the second, a briefing) is to help identify where Canada might focus its policy and business attention as it reinvigorates its economic relationship with China. The series also intends to inform about Canada’s public policy agenda and its business strategy.
This report's specific contribution to the series is to examine China’s demand for goods and services and the country’s openness to foreign engagement. The identified goods and services include agricultural products, processed food, and some manufactured products—such as aircraft. Findings show that opportunities to sell services to China are currently small, but they are growing in a number of sectors. This could translate into more opportunities for Canadian firms if China opens its services sectors to foreign direct investment.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Chapter 1–Introduction

Chapter 2–Competitive Dialogue

• Assessing Chinese Demand and Openness
• Goods Facing Growing Demand
• Services Experiencing Growing Chinese Demand

Chapter 3–Conclusion

Appendix A–Canadian Goods Exports to China

Appendix B–Canadian Exports of Services to China

Appendix C–Approach to Analyze Chinese Demand

Appendix D–China’s Goods Import Categories

Appendix E–Bibliography