Events

On February 27, 2023, Burnaby’s Mayor and Council directed staff to implement a reconciliation framework to address past discrimination against Chinese residents in Burnaby, conduct outreach to the community, and identify potential reconciliatory actions, including a formal apology to be issued in July 2025. A Chinese-Canadian Reconciliation Advisory Group was established to advise staff on

by Kim Lai My two earlier articles were primarily focused on Burnaby’s reconciliation with the Chinese Canadian community. In this article, I would like to broaden our perspective to include reconciliation efforts made by other cities, provinces, and national levels, collaborations with other minority groups and the fostering of future generations of Chinese Canadians. But

Richmond – Qingdao Friendship City Cultural Event  https://youtu.be/wv49GVD8OPo The recent “Qingdao—Richmond” friendly cooperation city eighth celebration event, hosted by the Qilu Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Canada, was held in Richmond. The theme of this event was “Business Exchange, Promoting Cooperation.” Many entrepreneurs and business people from Qingdao and Shandong participated in this event.

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Richmond – Qingdao Friendship City Cultural Event: The sixth event in the Richmond-Qingdao Sister City Series In late January 2024, the “Opening Celebration and Blessing” New Year’s Eve event unfolded in Richmond, orchestrated by the Canada Shandong Chinese Business Association and the Canada Youth Union Foundation. This gathering signifies the sixth installment in a series

Richmond – Qingdao Friendship City Cultural Event The Chinese Spring Festival in Richmond, known for its distinctive “Chinese Elements,” took place in the Thompson community centre in Richmond on the early days of February 2024. This event, jointly organized by the Canadian Shandong Chinese Business Association and the Vancouver Red Leaf Art Troupe, marked the

Dear students: On the historic occasion of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation, we Canadians witnessed a momentous event that blends tradition with the dawn of a new era. As the solemn echoes of royal pageantry fill the air, we unite in celebration and anticipation. With a legacy steeped in history, King Charles III ascends

In 2023, Richmond and Qingdao marked a significant milestone as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of their friendship city status. Despite the challenges imposed by the pandemic, the economic and cultural ties between these two cities endured. The year 2023 witnessed a revival of their interactions, leading to the initiation of a monthly cultural exchange

Click on the photo to listen to the audio ↓     Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, the economic and cultural cooperation between Richmond and Qingdao persisted. The year 2023 witnessed a resurgence in their interactions, prompting the initiation of a monthly cultural exchange event from August onward. These events aimed to showcase the unique charm

  Canada, and Qingdao in Shandong Province, China, have maintained continuous interaction. Even during the pandemic, economic and cultural cooperation between the two cities never ceased. With the easing of restrictions in 2023, the interaction between the two cities has become more active. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of their sisterhood, starting from August 2023,