Canadian PM Carney has confirmed that Canadians can enjoy the same visa free travel to China as Australians now enjoy.
A new era of trade and travel relationships is opening. A wonderful country with history stretching back before the Greek and Roman civilisations. Circa Egyptian times. Notwithstanding the often-overwhelming number of people, it offers a chance for the open minded and capitalistic entrepreneurs to do business while enjoying centuries old architecture and customs. Home to fireworks that, every year on January 1st light up the Sydney Coat hanger to celebrate the birth of a nation. The chance to be scammed into buying a Ming Dynasty (replica) vase.
London is home to the LME (owned by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited) and LBMA. Shanghai is home to SMM (Shanghai Metals Market) where rare earth prices are determined. This interests me. You might just see me and some mates loitering here. https://lynasrareearths.com/
For most of my life I had access to Hong Kong and Macau. Nearly China but not quite. Hong Kong along with Singapore was always a must go for fashion for the women in my family and their friends. Closer than Europe and great prices because of tax free trading status.
Mandarin is taught in our high schools. I have tried to learn along with my daughters as they practised. My Chinese friends in Shanghai tell me that when I try to speak Mandarin that my accent is horrible. Now because we are good friends, they just laugh at me. Reading and writing are a lifetime conquest.
There are several travel companies in Australia which have grasped the opportunities and developed tour packages.
Also, Lonely Planet’s co-creator, Tony Wheeler (former POM now dinky-di Aussie) offers advice on China and Southeast Asia travel. His report on driving his MGB through China, Asia, Europe to Uk. https://tonywheeler.com.au/tag/china/
My Canadian cousins, go enjoy. Join us in this privilege.
Regards Ron