The Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange’s 2009 Fall Canadian Public Equity Markets China Roadshow kicked off Thursday in Beijing.

The goal of the Roadshow, which also includes visits to Xi’an on October 26 and Suzhou on October 28, is to highlight how China-based companies can benefit from listing on the Canadian equity exchanges.

“Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange provide unique opportunities for Chinese companies to access North American capital,” says Ungad Chadda, senior vice president, TSX. “Our exchanges promote a strong growth culture that is ideal for emerging companies and we want to ensure Chinese companies are aware of our strengths.”

TSX and TSX Venture Exchange are important listing destinations for Chinese companies. As at September 30, there were 47 Chinese companies listed on the exchanges with a total market capitalization of $6.9 billion. Six new Chinese companies have listed so far in 2009.

The roadshow will include seminars, panel discussions, presentations from Canadian lawyers, auditors and investment bankers, and one-on-one meetings with Chinese companies.

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