Invited by CPAFFC, a 5-member delegation of Christian Embassy of Canada, led by Mr. Harold Albrechta, Member of Parliament of House of Commons, visited China from July 6th to 11th. The delegation visited Beijing and Tianjin, and met with local government leaders and leaders of relevant government divisions.
During their stay in Beijing, the delegation met with Mr.Cai Wei, Counsellor of American and Oceanian Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Song Wenyan, Deputy Director General of International Department of All-China Women''s Federation and Mr. Ji Ping, Deputy Secretary General of China Foundation of Peace and Development, and discussed on topics related to China-Canada bilateral relations, development of women''s cause and potential future cooperation. In Tianjin, Mr.Li Wenxi, Vice Mayor met with and hosted a luncheon for the delegation.
Since it was his first time visiting China, Mr. Harold Albrechta said that he was deeply impressed by this trip. The rich schedule and meetings with different government divisions enhanced his understanding on Chinese society and culture. Moreover, taking the express railway from Beijing to Tianjin gave him a great opportunity to witness for himself the rapid development of Chinese high-speed railway system. He said he will pass on what he has seen and learned in China to his fellow parliament members.
