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The 2025 China–Canada Circular Economy Industry Symposium was successfully held in Tianjin — a zero-carbon conference that opens up global cooperation opportunities.

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China Economic Net

On October 13, 2025, the 2025 Canada–China Circular Economy Industry Symposium was successfully held in Tianjin. The event was co-hosted by the Embassy of Canada in China and the Beijing Office of the Government of Alberta, with support from the Tianjin Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export, and organized by Dadi Bioengineering Co., Ltd. Under the theme “Collaborative Innovation, Green Win-Win,” the symposium focused on opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in the circular economy sector and marked the first zero-carbon conference in Tianjin’s circular economy field.

In her address, Minister Karen of the Canadian Embassy in China stated that Canada places great importance on innovation in clean technologies and climate solutions, and looks forward to seeing businesses from both countries forge more mutually beneficial partnerships. Liang Nan, Deputy Director-General of the Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Commerce, noted that China and Canada possess enormous potential for cooperation in the field of the circular economy, and that Tianjin will continue to optimize its business environment to provide a solid foundation for deepening bilateral collaboration.

Voices from the industry, meanwhile, offer more concrete guidance on avenues for cooperation. Yu Hongli, president of the Tianjin Import and Export Chamber of Commerce, stated that the foundation of China–Canada friendship lies in civil society, its vitality resides in industry, and its future hinges on innovation. Ning Shoujian, deputy secretary-general of the National Biodiesel Industry Coordination Group and deputy director of its Expert Committee, recommended that both sides begin with “small but high‑quality” projects and advance pragmatic collaboration in areas such as certification, standards, technology, and talent development.

Chinese industry experts have outlined specific pathways for cooperation between the two sides. Li Wei, Director of the Hubei Carbon Emissions Trading Center, provided a detailed overview of policy incentives and application scenarios for product carbon footprints both domestically and internationally, and shared Hubei Province’s valuable experience in developing a public service platform for product carbon footprints. Meanwhile, Zhong Chuanxue, a member of the Expert Committee of the National Biodiesel Industry Collaboration Group and Chief Engineer at Dadi Bioengineering Co., Ltd., offered a comprehensive analysis of China’s biodiesel sector, noting that monetizing carbon value is emerging as a new growth driver and urging companies to proactively enhance their carbon‑asset management capabilities.

Representatives from Canada shared insights into regional strengths and industry opportunities. Dr. Lin Tang, Business Development Manager at the Calgary Economic Development Authority, highlighted the city’s achievements and comprehensive advantages in the circular economy sector; Brent Jensen, Senior Director at the Edmonton Economic Development Authority, provided a detailed overview of the city’s cutting-edge clean energy initiatives, as well as its practices and potential in carbon capture and storage; and Peter Casurella, Executive Director of the Southern Alberta Economic Development Authority, outlined the region’s unique strategic position as “North America’s gateway to biofuels.”

The afternoon agenda focused on practical cooperation. During the roundtable discussions and one-on-one meetings, representatives from numerous Canadian companies presented innovative solutions in the field of the circular economy and engaged in in-depth exchanges with their Chinese counterparts on potential collaborative projects, jointly exploring avenues for partnership.

In addition, a major highlight of the conference was the zero‑carbon certification ceremony. The Hubei Carbon Emissions Trading Center presented a carbon‑neutral certificate to the host organization, Dadi Bioengineering Co., Ltd. During the event, Hubei DiCarbon International Technology Co., Ltd. voluntarily retired 38 tonnes of Hubei carbon allowances, thereby offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrating a concrete commitment to green, low‑carbon principles, thus setting a new benchmark for sustainable, eco‑friendly conferences in the industry.

This seminar was not only a forum for the exchange of ideas but also a launching pad for concrete action. It established a pragmatic and efficient platform for cooperation between the two countries in the field of the circular economy, laying a solid foundation for future efforts in policy coordination, technological innovation, and project implementation, thereby jointly advancing global sustainable development.

In addition to representatives from the host, co-host, and organizing entities, dozens of government agencies and corporate representatives from China and Canada attended the conference, including: representatives from Tianjin’s Hongqiao District People’s Government, the District Science and Technology Bureau, the District Commerce Bureau, and other government departments; Chinese enterprises such as CNOOC Tianjin Chemical Research and Design Institute, the Tianjin Branch of China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation, Tianjin Sinoma Engineering Research Center, the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone Investment Promotion Center, and Dezhou Rongguang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; as well as Canadian companies including the Bank of Montreal, Questor Technology, Quadrogen, and Waste Gurus.

Source: China Economic Net

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Beijing Biwode Technology Development Co., Ltd.

Dirun Energy Technology (Hubei) Co., Ltd.

Hubei Nordford Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Wuhan Dadi Mingyao Biotechnology Co., Ltd.