On October 7, 2026, Consul General Mme. Zhao Liying met with Mr. Doug Griffiths, President of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Deputy Consul General Liang Lin and other officials also attended the meeting.

Consul General Zhao highlighted recent developments in China-Canada cooperation, noting Alberta's historic achievement in becoming Canada's leading province in trade with China. She encouraged business associations on both sides to organize more exchanges, business visits, and networking events to explore new opportunities for cooperation in trade, energy, agriculture, tourism, and other sectors.

Mr. Griffiths reaffirmed the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce's strong interest in the Chinese market and expressed the Chamber's commitment to strengthening mutually beneficial partnerships with Chinese businesses.