Recently, a delegation from the Canada-China Construction Association visited the headquarters of Sany Heavy Industry (Canada) and was warmly received by Chairman Zhao. Sany Heavy Industry is one of the world's leading heavy equipment manufacturers, focusing on providing efficient and innovative construction machinery solutions.
During the exchange, Mr. Zhao introduced SANY Heavy Industry's business development in Canada, particularly in the construction machinery sector, where SANY Heavy Industry focuses on market development for equipment such as excavators, loaders, and cranes. Mr. Zhao stated that SANY Heavy Industry will continue to increase its investment in the Canadian market, committed to providing high-quality equipment and technical support to the local construction industry.
Mr. Zhao also revealed that Sany Heavy Industry plans to hold an on-site training event in mid-December, aiming to provide the latest equipment operation training for practitioners in the Canadian construction industry, and further promote technical exchanges and industry progress.
This visit deepened the cooperative relationship between the Canada-China Construction Association and Sany Heavy Industry, and laid the foundation for future joint development. The Canada-China Construction Association will continue to provide more cooperation opportunities for its members, promoting resource sharing and common industry development.
Recently, a delegation from the Canada-China Building Association visited Driven Fasteners and was warmly received by the company's president, Mike Wang. Driven Fasteners specializes in bulk and kit nails, steel nails, and other building hardware products. With its high-quality products and strong R&D capabilities, it has successfully entered major wholesale and retail outlets across the country, further expanding its market share.
During the reception, Mike Wang gave the association leaders a detailed introduction to the company's business development in Canada, stating that Driven Fasteners always prioritizes innovation and quality, continuously improving production efficiency to meet growing market demands. The company was recognized as one of Canada's top growth companies in 2023, fully demonstrating its competitiveness and market potential within the industry.
Driven Fasteners' success not only demonstrates the company's outstanding capabilities but also injects more innovative energy into the Canadian construction industry. The in-depth exchanges between the association and Driven Fasteners have further strengthened their cooperative relationship. In the future, Driven Fasteners will continue to increase investment, expand its market, and drive the development of the Canadian construction industry.
This afternoon,Midea Group, a global home appliance giantThe Canadian flagship store has officially opened in Mississauga!
5616 McAdam Road, Mississauga, ON Midea Group, a global home appliance giantOpening its first flagship home air conditioning store in Canada!Mississauga flagship store opensUshering in a new chapter of immersive HVAC product experiences!
As North America continues to embrace low-carbon building practices and industrial electrification, Midea Air Conditioning is bringing its Easy Upgrade heat pump solutions to Canadian consumers. On December 2, 2024, Midea Air Conditioning officially opened its first flagship residential air conditioning store in downtown Mississauga, Canada.
As a pioneer in driving the decarbonization transformation of the North American HVAC industry, this nearly 30,000-square-foot flagship store not only showcases the innovative applications of high-efficiency heat pump technology in all climates, all building scenarios, and multiple product categories, but also integrates industry training and examinations, policy and installation design consultation, and after-sales maintenance services. It is committed to providing Canadian users with the most cutting-edge heat pump technology experience and customized home heating and cooling services, and will become a central venue for professional exchanges in the region in the future.
01A Star-Studded Opening Ceremony: An Industry Event Focusing on HVACThe opening ceremony attracted numerous guests, including Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Mississauga City Councilman Stephen Dasko, as well as Phil Huang, head of Midea Air Conditioning North America, David Rames, senior product manager, and Felix Zou, chief operating officer of Ascend Group. Also present were the Secretary of the Department of Small Business and Export Promotion.Mary NgMembers of Parliament including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister's Secretary, J.Y. Chiang, Member of Parliament Shaun Chen, Member of Parliament Majid Jowhari, Richmond Hill Mayor David West, Ontario MPP Aris Babikian, Ontario MPP John Pang, York Regional Councillor and Richmond Hill Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, Toronto City Councillor Nick Mantas, and York Regional Councillor and Markham Culture and Economic Development Committee Chair, John Ho, also sent congratulatory messages to express their sincere congratulations. Huang Changfei, head of Midea Air Conditioning North AmericaDavid Rames, Senior Product Manager at Midea Air ConditioningMississauga Mayor Carolyn ParrishMississauga City Councilman Mr. Stephen DaskoIn her address, Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish welcomed the opening of the Midea brand in Mississauga, expressing her belief in a successful partnership and confidence in Midea's bright future. Congressman Majid Jowhari, in his congratulatory letter, stated that Midea's flagship store in Mississauga is dedicated to providing consumers with immersive product displays and experiences, allowing them to understand the technological advantages of Midea products and personally experience the comfort and energy-saving benefits they bring to home life. The flagship store not only enhances the shopping experience but also creates valuable jobs and promotes economic growth in our community.
In her congratulatory letter, Ontario MPP Aris Babikian stated that the opening of Midea's flagship store in Mississauga is a significant milestone for the Midea brand in Canada, and will strongly promote technological innovation in local smart home appliances and clean energy. It will also greatly strengthen the connection between the Midea brand and Canadian consumers, create local jobs, and promote the development of green energy in Ontario.
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti stated, "This milestone marks the beginning of another exciting chapter for Midea Group, reflecting your hard work, perseverance, and dedication. This significant moment not only celebrates 55 years of outstanding achievements but also the numerous accomplishments and innovations in the air conditioning, home appliance, and robotics industries. With your state-of-the-art designs, cutting-edge technology, and relentless efforts to deliver consumer-centric solutions, I look forward to your active role in transforming the way we treat air in our homes and businesses."02Midea, a Fortune Global 500 company: Technology-driven and environmentally committedMarkham Mayor Frank Scarpitti attended Midea's opening ceremony.As a Fortune Global 500 company, Midea Group has always been committed to the innovative research and development of smart home, industrial technology, and clean energy solutions. Phil Huang, head of Midea Air Conditioning North America, said that Midea has 17 R&D centers and 22 core production bases worldwide, and in 2023, it achieved global exports of more than 10 million high-efficiency inverter air conditioners, establishing its global leading position in the field of air treatment.The Mississauga flagship store showcases Midea.HVAC systemMidea offers a full range of products in the fields of heating, cooling, and air purification. Senior Product Manager David Rames pointed out that against the backdrop of increasing environmental awareness and rising energy costs, Midea is continuously promoting energy-saving and comfort upgrades in HVAC technology, providing consumers with efficient and environmentally friendly options.03Localization strategy drives Ontario market developmentAs Midea's official agent in Ontario, Ascend Group works closely with Midea to promote the brand's localization. Chief Operating Officer Felix Zou revealed that Midea plans to further expand its market in Ontario, adding 5 to 7 new stores within the next two years to provide consumers with broader service coverage and create more local jobs.04High-quality product and service commitmentDuring the opening event, Senior Product Manager David Rames guided guests through the flagship store, providing a comprehensive overview of Midea's latest technological achievements. He emphasized that Midea will offer strong support to Canadian consumers through high-quality products, reasonable prices, and professional services, and contribute to the popularization of clean energy technologies.Midea flagship store information
Address: 5616 McAdam Road, Mississauga, ON
Website: http://www.mideacomfortna.ca
邮件：info@ascend-group.ca
The opening of Midea's Mississauga flagship store marks a significant step for the global home appliance giant in the Canadian market, bringing local consumers a new experience of intelligent and energy-efficient lifestyles.
The Canada-China Architectural Association held a board meeting on November 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM via Z Square (2710 14th Ave., Markham, ON, L3R 0J1) and the Zoom online platform. The meeting elected Alex Huang (Ample Electric) as the new president and four executive vice presidents. The association also issued a statement clarifying the facts regarding recent false claims about an "upgraded headquarters." The meeting was co-chaired by President Jason Pu and Founding President and Supervisor Raymond Wan.
The board members enjoyed a light meal and shared industry information under the warm welcome of Z Square Architects' Mengdi Zhen and Joyce Zhen. Architect Mengdi Zhen introduced Z Square's business and premises and expressed her welcome to the board members present.
The newly joined board member companies introduced their company history, business, and scale to the board, and were subsequently approved by the board to become members of the new board. The newly joined board member companies include:
1) George Liu, chairman of Classic Brand Cabinetry, manufactures kitchen cabinets in China. He opened a showroom and warehouse in Mississauga, Canada 15 years ago. He now has more than 600 agents, including Home Hardware and Rona, with annual sales of nearly 10 million. In recent years, he has also established Window Star to promote high-end aluminum doors and windows in the luxury home market.
2) Mike Wang, President of Canada Fastening Corporation / Driven Fasteners, is the founder of a large-scale hardware fastener importer and wholesaler. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the company operates throughout North America, serving major building materials chains, retailers, distributors, and wholesalers. In 2023, the company was recognized as one of Canada's top growth companies by The Globe and Mail.
Following this, Raymond Wan, the founding president and supervisor of the Canada-China Architects Association, submitted a statement to the council for discussion regarding a recent event in which some former council members of the association organized an organization called "Upgrade Association" in Toronto, and issued a statement to the community.
1) The Canada-China Architectural Association was established in 2017. It is a nationwide non-profit professional association mainly composed of leading Chinese-Canadian architectural companies. Its mission is to promote exchanges and cooperation between the Canadian and Chinese architectural fields, help member companies develop, enhance the overall influence of Chinese people in the architectural industry, and achieve resource sharing and win-win cooperation.
2) This council has never discussed or passed a proposal to change the name to "Upgraded General Association". Any council member, whether resigned or not, who claims that "Upgraded General Association" is an upgraded version of the Canada-China Architectural Association is misleading and illegal. The Canada-China Architectural Association has no relationship with the so-called upgraded General Association.
4. Election of a new president and executive vice president.
The Supervisory Board nominated former Secretary General Alex Huang as a candidate for the new president. Alex shared his 20 years of experience in building electricity in Toronto and the achievements he made for the association as Secretary General. He also introduced his vision and plans for the future development of the association. The Board of Directors unanimously approved Alex Huang as the new president, effective immediately.
5. The council members form functional groups to provide comprehensive services to members.
1) Association Development and Annual Meeting Group
Developed and built by Addington, Chen Zhong (Executive Vice President)
ConWell (Huixing Construction), Wang Wei (Vice President)
Global Building Materials, Lin Huifang (Vice President)
Fotile Home Appliances, Lydia Yang (Vice President)
Permacon Factory, Henry Ni (Executive Vice President)
Hansteel Construction Steel, Alan Zhu (Vice President)
Homewell Architecture, Alan Ding
First Glass, Candy Hou
Bestlink Paving, Andy Zhang
Zhima aluminum railing, Leo Wang
6. The working group shall submit a plan to the council within two weeks, including...
1) The 2025 Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held at the Hilton Hotel in April 2025. Specific details will be further confirmed and finalized by the Annual Meeting Organizing Committee.
2) The association will offer group discounts on car and home insurance, expedite website upgrades, and provide free homepage scrolling ads and WeChat/Xiaohongshu promotions for board member companies, while regular members will receive free classified ads in the Yellow Pages.
3) The association’s last engineering training session of the year will be held in mid-December by Sany Heavy Industry at Mr. Bin, including excavator and loader operation certificate courses. Next year, safety training certificate courses such as high-altitude operations will be offered.
A solemn statement regarding the false claims made by the "Upgrade Association".
Recently, the Canada-China Architectural Association (CCCA) has noticed an organization called "Upgrading Association" emerging in the Toronto area of Canada. This organization claims to be an upgraded version of the CCCA and even attempts to establish connections with us. We solemnly declare that the Canada-China Architectural Association has absolutely no connection with "Upgrading Association." We have never participated in the establishment or upgrading of this organization, nor have we authorized it to use our name, logo, or reputation. These claims are completely false and untrue.
Since its establishment eight years ago, the Canada-China Construction Association has become a highly professional and credible non-profit organization in Canada. Under the leadership of its Honorary President, former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, and with the support of the Chinese construction community across Canada, it has grown into a national professional association. Our council members comprise seasoned professionals from the Canadian construction industry, including builders, developers, construction professionals, building material suppliers, and thousands of other industry practitioners. We are committed to the principle of "resource sharing and win-win cooperation," promoting collaboration and development between entrepreneurs in the Canadian and Chinese construction industries, enhancing the professional standing and reputation of Chinese professionals in Canada, and establishing an outstanding reputation and brand recognition within the industry.
Thank you all for your continued trust and support of the Canada-China Architecture Association!
Canada-China Architectural Association (CCCA)
November 28, 2024
Official Statement Regarding False Claims by *CCC
Recently, we have observed the emergence of an organization in Toronto called the *CCC which has falsely claimed to be an “upgraded version” of the Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA). We hereby issue a formal and unequivocal statement: the Canadian Chinese Construction Association has absolutely no connection to the *CCC. We were not involved in its establishment, nor have we authorized the use of our name, logo, or reputation. These claims are entirely false and misleading.
The Canadian Chinese Construction Association was established eight years ago and is a highly reputable, non-profit organization based in Toronto, Canada. Our membership includes thousands of professionals from the construction industry, including builders, developers, industry experts, suppliers, and workers. Guided by the principles of resource sharing and mutual success, our association has consistently worked to foster collaboration between the Canadian and Chinese construction industries, earning widespread trust and recognition.
The National Bureau of Statistics released figures for investment in new housing construction nationwide in September of this year.This indicates that developers intend to increase their investment in the national housing market this fall.Ontario is a major driver of investor investment in new housing construction, contributing to the nation's total housing investment.Statistics Department figures show that developers’ confidence in investing in the construction of new residential and commercial properties across the country is gradually recovering.The report indicates that in September of this year, developers invested HK$21.6 billion in housing construction.It rose 2.11 TP3T compared to August, and 6.71 TP3T compared to the same period last year.Regarding residential buildings, the investment in newly constructed residential housing nationwide...September saw an increase of over $430 million, with over $230 million of that occurring in Ontario alone.The construction industry agrees that builders across the country and in Ontario have been eager to invest in and construct new properties in recent months.
In the past month or two, we, as builders and developers, have all felt that the market has recovered.Ontario itself is an economic powerhouse in every aspect.So, all of these factors combined reflect that there are already signs of this recovery beginning.The report mentioned that investment in low-density housing nationwide reached over NT$270 million.Ontario accounted for over $140 million of that investment.The total investment in newly built apartment buildings across the country exceeded 160 million yuan.However, Ontario's investment amounted to only $90 million.Wen Wenwei frankly admitted that the development fees levied by the Ontario government on newly built parking lots are too high.Adding the value of existing vacant properties built within the province, developers may need to clear their existing inventory first.Only then will we consider investing in and building new condominiums.
To officially obtain a construction loan, a condominium owner needs to sell their property for 70%.If your sales do not meet this standard,Basically, you can't start working without securing a loan.
He stated that construction workers' wages and raw material costs remain high.All of these factors have limited the amount of investment available to developers.Fortunately, the interest rate cuts continued, reducing developers' borrowing costs.He predicts that more developers will invest in building new buildings next year. 。
To address the housing crisis, Premier Ford announced two years ago that 1.5 million homes would be built within 10 years. Whether this ambitious goal can be achieved is a matter of opinion. However, if you pay attention, you'll notice that many vacant lots in the Greater Toronto Area are fenced off for housing development, but construction has yet to begin. Why is this? The construction industry, which contributes 61% to the national GDP annually, is currently showing strong interest from developers. Today, we've invited Wen Wenwei, the founding president of the Canada-China Architectural Association, to discuss this issue with you.
The Li Delun Music Foundation held a press conference at the Jubilee Restaurant on December 3 to announce that the "Moshi Architecture – 2025 East Meets West New Year Concert," hosted by the Li Delun Music Foundation, will be held on January 5 at 3 pm at George Weston Recital Hall in Toronto.
This concert is part of the global celebrations of "Happy Chinese New Year" and is also an important cultural event for overseas Chinese to celebrate the Chinese New Year. It will be the 18th New Year's Concert since 2003, presenting a spectacular feast of Chinese and Western music.
The co-organizers of the New Year's Concert include the Federation of Chinese Canadian Cultural and Arts Organizations, the Canadian Chinese Professionals Association, the Toronto Classical Vocal Art Salon, and the Canada-China Education, Science and Culture Association.
Moshi Architecture - 2025 Sino-Western Fusion New Year Concert will be held on January 5th.
According to reports, the Toronto Festival Symphony Orchestra will collaborate with musicians from four continents at this year's concert. They are:
Conductor: Tan Lihua
Tan Lihua is the principal guest conductor of the China National Symphony Orchestra, honorary principal conductor of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, and principal guest conductor of the National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra. He has conducted dozens of top orchestras worldwide, including the Russian National Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and is hailed by Western media as an "elegant, fluent, and highly skilled conductor." Tan Lihua has led the Beijing Symphony Orchestra on numerous successful and sensational tours in Europe and North America.
The Beijing New Year's Concert, founded, planned, and conducted by Tan Lihua, has been successfully held at the Great Hall of the People since 1996. After 29 years of musical journey, this concert has become an indispensable cultural event for Beijing citizens to celebrate the New Year. It is no exaggeration to say that conductor Tan is the number one conductor of the Chinese New Year's Concert.
On December 31 this year, conductor Tan conducted the New Year's Concert at the Great Hall of the People. On January 1, 2025, after conducting the New Year's Concert at the Zhongshan Park Concert Hall in Beijing, he went straight to the airport to fly to Toronto to conduct the "East Meets West New Year's Concert".
The "2025 Sino-Western Fusion New Year Concert" will be held on January 5th.
Li Yan, Chairperson of the Li Delun Music Foundation, delivered a speech.
Li Yan, Chairwoman of the Li Delun Music Foundation, gave an introduction.
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Piano Solo: Ryan Wang
A 17-year-old piano prodigy, winner of the 2024 BBC Young Musician Contest. He became an internet sensation at the age of five after appearing on "The Ellen Show" (https://youtu.be/tNTlmlQl3o0). He gave his first solo recital at six. In 2013, he began studying music under Professor Li Jinxing and Dr. Sunsung Kong. He is currently studying at Eton College in the UK and has obtained an artist diploma from the Paris Conservatory. He has been selected as a student of the Lang Lang Piano Foundation. He has performed with numerous orchestras in Singapore, Canada, China, Finland, and the UK. Not long ago, 17-year-old Ryan was even recommended by industry professionals to fill in for a pianist who couldn't attend a solo recital in the UK.
Ryan will participate in the Canadian Chopin Competition in Toronto in January, preparing for the 2025 International Chopin Competition. He will perform Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 at the concert. The Li Delun Music Foundation is honored to support the growth of our young musicians on the international music stage.
Clarinet Solo: Zhai Yaoguang
He is the principal clarinetist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and an associate professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 2024, he was appointed professor of clarinet at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He previously served as associate principal clarinetist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and principal clarinetist of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra.
As a soloist, Zhai Yaoguang has collaborated with numerous orchestras, including those in Baltimore, Toronto, Victoria, and Shanghai. He has performed chamber music around the world and participated in many music festivals.
As a highly respected educator, he is invited every year to teach or perform at music summer camps and music festivals in different countries and regions around the world. In 2024, the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, one of the most selective schools in the world, hired Zhai Yaoguang as its clarinet professor after a rigorous selection process.
Zhai Yaoguang is a performing artist from Buffet Crampon and Vandoren in France. He possesses exceptional clarinet playing skills, is a musically gifted performer, and is also a rigorous and experienced educator. He will be performing Hu Bijing's Clarinet Concerto "Sounds of Pamir".
Michael Mao, President of Mostone Construction, speaks
Michael Mao, President of Mostone Construction, speaks
Chen Danlei, a representative of Moshi Construction, introduced the company.
Tenor singer: Wang Kang
Kang Wang, an Australian tenor of Chinese descent, is one of the most sought-after lyric tenors in the opera world today.
Wang Kang has performed in many internationally renowned theaters. In the 2024-25 season, he will appear on several important stages, demonstrating his status on the international opera stage: playing Macduff in Macbeth at the Washington National Opera, Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly at the Canadian Opera Company, Alfredo in La Traviata at the Seiji Ozawa Academy of Music, Rodolfo in Luisa Miller at the Washington Concert Opera, Tamino in The Magic Flute at the Hong Kong Opera, and Alfredo in La Traviata again at the Tyrolël Festival in Austria.
Wang Kang has collaborated with many world-renowned orchestras, participated in the performance of numerous large-scale musical works and opera concerts, and has also held solo concerts in the United Kingdom, the United States, Estonia, Russia, China, and Australia.
It is rare for a Chinese singer to occupy a leading position in the international opera world, requiring a high level of skill across the board. Last year, Wang Kang was invited by the Canadian Opera Company to perform Rodolfo in *La Bohème* in Toronto, receiving critical acclaim. At the end of January 2025, he will play the male lead in the Italian opera *Madama Butterfly*, also produced by the Canadian Opera Company. This gave the foundation the opportunity to invite him to sing classic arias from *La Traviata* and *Tosca* at the New Year's Concert.
Band Leader: He Lin
Professor Lin He, the principal violinist of the Toronto Festival Symphony Orchestra, was specially invited from the United States. Professor He holds a doctorate from the Eastman School of Music and is currently a professor of violin and doctoral advisor at Louisiana State University; associate principal violinist of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra; principal violinist of the Rapids Symphony Orchestra; violin professor at the Swani Summer Music Festival; and violin professor at the Las Vegas Chamber Music Winter Festival.
He has collaborated with orchestras from various regions of the United States and China on numerous occasions, performing concertos and participating in chamber music performances in both countries. He has also given solo recitals and masterclasses. His CD albums have received critical acclaim.
Host: Zhang Kemin
A multi-talented musician and magician, he is also a pianist, songwriter, composer, talk show host, and musical theater writer and director. His lively and humorous hosting style connects the stage and the audience, making the entire concert smoother and filled with laughter—a rare sight at other New Year's concerts and a distinctive feature and highlight of the Li Delun Music Foundation's "East Meets West New Year's Concert."
In her speech, Chen Danlei, representative of Moshi Architecture, stated that both music and architecture begin with a solid foundation.
Sun Xiaoming, President of Kunpeng Loans, the sponsor, delivered a speech.
Zhang Jian, head of the Toronto Dragon Culture Festival, spoke at the event.
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Piano Solo: Ryan Wang
Main program of the concert:
2.1. "Dance of the Golden Snake" - Composed by Nie Er, adapted by Tang Jianping
2. Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 – Piano Soloist: Ryan Wang
4.3. "Voices of Spring Waltz" - Strauss
4. Clarinet Concerto "The Sound of Pamir" – by Hu Bijing
5. Excerpts from opera arias – *La Traviata* and *Tosca*
6. The fourth movement of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4
Ms. Li Yan, Chairperson of the Li Delun Music Foundation, stated that the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert has become a globally renowned cultural event since 1939. The Li Delun Music Foundation's "East Meets West New Year's Concert" not only carries on this tradition but also blends Chinese and Western cultures, presenting Toronto audiences with a uniquely captivating artistic feast.
Li Yan said that with Chinese people spread all over the world, outstanding Chinese musicians and artists are emerging in large numbers. Every year, the foundation invites outstanding musicians and emerging musical talents from around the world and China to Toronto to participate in conducting, performing, or lecturing. The "East Meets West New Year Concert" is not only an important platform for promoting outstanding Chinese and Chinese artists and Chinese musical works, but also provides valuable opportunities and support for emerging young musicians to step onto the international stage.
Through this concert, the Li Delun Music Foundation hopes to promote exchanges between Chinese and Western music and art; build an international stage for overseas Chinese artists and young musical talents; promote multicultural integration; and enhance unity and exchanges among different ethnic groups in the community.
Li Yan stated that the concert's introduction clearly demonstrates the immense effort required to organize such a high-caliber event. Whether it's classical music or other refined art forms, the production costs are quite high, demanding significant human and material resources to create an unforgettable artistic feast.
Zhang Kemin presided over the press conference.
The Li Delun Music Foundation sincerely thanks Moshi Construction for its continued strong support of this concert, following its role as lead sponsor in 2024, and for becoming the title sponsor of this year's concert! As an outstanding enterprise, Moshi Construction has made significant contributions to the development and popularization of music culture and art, which is of profound significance and worthy of admiration.
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Ms. Chen Danlei, representative of Moshi Architecture, said in her speech at the press conference: "Some say that music is a flowing art, while architecture is frozen musical notes. Music touches our hearts with its melodies, while architecture beautifies our lives with its spaces. Although the fields are different, the pursuit is the same—that is, to create a better life experience for people. It is because of this common ground that Moshi Architecture, with its excellent reputation for more than 20 years, has decided to sponsor the 2025 New Year's Concert hosted by the Li Delun Foundation, which also has an outstanding brand. We hope to share the beauty of life with everyone."“
Chen Danlei stated that both music and architecture begin with a solid foundation. Every note, every brick, contributes to a magnificent work. Our community is the same, built upon the unique contributions of each individual. We are connected by music, and we hope this connection will continue, allowing us to build a better future together.
The Li Delun Music Foundation thanks the co-organizers and the following sponsors for their support: Quanjude, Kunpeng Loans, real estate investment planner Jason Gao, Zhang Bingyi Dentist, Olympic School, Bai Wei Dentist, Yingke Law Firm, Eoene Financial, EEC Debate, Insureline Insurance, Qilu Real Estate, Overseas Travel, True North Imaging, Hongming Barbecue, Snackphoria, and others.
The Li Delun Music Foundation also calls on more businesses, institutions, and individuals to support high-level cultural and artistic activities and contribute to the development of music culture.
The Lee Tak Lun Music Foundation sincerely thanks the audience, Chinese-language media, and numerous volunteers for their long-term support. We hope that through everyone's joint efforts, the "East Meets West New Year Concert" will continue to be an indispensable cultural event in Toronto every New Year!
We welcome all audiences to purchase tickets and attend the New Year's Concert with your family and friends to welcome the wonderful music of 2025!
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Glimpses of the Press Conference
The Li Delun Music Foundation held a press conference at the Jubilee Restaurant on December 3 to announce that the "Moshi Architecture – 2025 East Meets West New Year Concert," hosted by the Li Delun Music Foundation, will be held on January 5 at 3 pm at George Weston Recital Hall in Toronto.
This concert is part of the global celebrations of "Happy Chinese New Year" and is also an important cultural event for overseas Chinese to celebrate the Chinese New Year. It will be the 18th New Year's Concert since 2003, presenting a spectacular feast of Chinese and Western music.
The co-organizers of the New Year's Concert include the Federation of Chinese Canadian Cultural and Arts Organizations, the Canadian Chinese Professionals Association, the Toronto Classical Vocal Art Salon, and the Canada-China Education, Science and Culture Association.
Moshi Architecture - 2025 Sino-Western Fusion New Year Concert will be held on January 5th.
According to reports, the Toronto Festival Symphony Orchestra will collaborate with musicians from four continents at this year's concert. They are:
Conductor: Tan Lihua
Tan Lihua is the principal guest conductor of the China National Symphony Orchestra, honorary principal conductor of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, and principal guest conductor of the National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra. He has conducted dozens of top orchestras worldwide, including the Russian National Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and is hailed by Western media as an "elegant, fluent, and highly skilled conductor." Tan Lihua has led the Beijing Symphony Orchestra on numerous successful and sensational tours in Europe and North America.
The Beijing New Year's Concert, founded, planned, and conducted by Tan Lihua, has been successfully held at the Great Hall of the People since 1996. After 29 years of musical journey, this concert has become an indispensable cultural event for Beijing citizens to celebrate the New Year. It is no exaggeration to say that conductor Tan is the number one conductor of the Chinese New Year's Concert.
On December 31 this year, conductor Tan conducted the New Year's Concert at the Great Hall of the People. On January 1, 2025, after conducting the New Year's Concert at the Zhongshan Park Concert Hall in Beijing, he went straight to the airport to fly to Toronto to conduct the "East Meets West New Year's Concert".
The "2025 Sino-Western Fusion New Year Concert" will be held on January 5th.
Li Yan, Chairperson of the Li Delun Music Foundation, delivered a speech.
Li Yan, Chairwoman of the Li Delun Music Foundation, gave an introduction.
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Piano Solo: Ryan Wang
A 17-year-old piano prodigy, winner of the 2024 BBC Young Musician Contest. He became an internet sensation at the age of five after appearing on "The Ellen Show" (https://youtu.be/tNTlmlQl3o0). He gave his first solo recital at six. In 2013, he began studying music under Professor Li Jinxing and Dr. Sunsung Kong. He is currently studying at Eton College in the UK and has obtained an artist diploma from the Paris Conservatory. He has been selected as a student of the Lang Lang Piano Foundation. He has performed with numerous orchestras in Singapore, Canada, China, Finland, and the UK. Not long ago, 17-year-old Ryan was even recommended by industry professionals to fill in for a pianist who couldn't attend a solo recital in the UK.
Ryan will participate in the Canadian Chopin Competition in Toronto in January, preparing for the 2025 International Chopin Competition. He will perform Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 at the concert. The Li Delun Music Foundation is honored to support the growth of our young musicians on the international music stage.
Clarinet Solo: Zhai Yaoguang
He is the principal clarinetist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and an associate professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 2024, he was appointed professor of clarinet at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He previously served as associate principal clarinetist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and principal clarinetist of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra.
As a soloist, Zhai Yaoguang has collaborated with numerous orchestras, including those in Baltimore, Toronto, Victoria, and Shanghai. He has performed chamber music around the world and participated in many music festivals.
As a highly respected educator, he is invited every year to teach or perform at music summer camps and music festivals in different countries and regions around the world. In 2024, the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, one of the most selective schools in the world, hired Zhai Yaoguang as its clarinet professor after a rigorous selection process.
Zhai Yaoguang is a performing artist from Buffet Crampon and Vandoren in France. He possesses exceptional clarinet playing skills, is a musically gifted performer, and is also a rigorous and experienced educator. He will be performing Hu Bijing's Clarinet Concerto "Sounds of Pamir".
Michael Mao, President of Mostone Construction, speaks
Michael Mao, President of Mostone Construction, speaks
Chen Danlei, a representative of Moshi Construction, introduced the company.
Tenor singer: Wang Kang
Kang Wang, an Australian tenor of Chinese descent, is one of the most sought-after lyric tenors in the opera world today.
Wang Kang has performed in many internationally renowned theaters. In the 2024-25 season, he will appear on several important stages, demonstrating his status on the international opera stage: playing Macduff in Macbeth at the Washington National Opera, Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly at the Canadian Opera Company, Alfredo in La Traviata at the Seiji Ozawa Academy of Music, Rodolfo in Luisa Miller at the Washington Concert Opera, Tamino in The Magic Flute at the Hong Kong Opera, and Alfredo in La Traviata again at the Tyrolël Festival in Austria.
Wang Kang has collaborated with many world-renowned orchestras, participated in the performance of numerous large-scale musical works and opera concerts, and has also held solo concerts in the United Kingdom, the United States, Estonia, Russia, China, and Australia.
It is rare for a Chinese singer to occupy a leading position in the international opera world, requiring a high level of skill across the board. Last year, Wang Kang was invited by the Canadian Opera Company to perform Rodolfo in *La Bohème* in Toronto, receiving critical acclaim. At the end of January 2025, he will play the male lead in the Italian opera *Madama Butterfly*, also produced by the Canadian Opera Company. This gave the foundation the opportunity to invite him to sing classic arias from *La Traviata* and *Tosca* at the New Year's Concert.
Band Leader: He Lin
Professor Lin He, the principal violinist of the Toronto Festival Symphony Orchestra, was specially invited from the United States. Professor He holds a doctorate from the Eastman School of Music and is currently a professor of violin and doctoral advisor at Louisiana State University; associate principal violinist of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra; principal violinist of the Rapids Symphony Orchestra; violin professor at the Swani Summer Music Festival; and violin professor at the Las Vegas Chamber Music Winter Festival.
He has collaborated with orchestras from various regions of the United States and China on numerous occasions, performing concertos and participating in chamber music performances in both countries. He has also given solo recitals and masterclasses. His CD albums have received critical acclaim.
Host: Zhang Kemin
A multi-talented musician and magician, he is also a pianist, songwriter, composer, talk show host, and musical theater writer and director. His lively and humorous hosting style connects the stage and the audience, making the entire concert smoother and filled with laughter—a rare sight at other New Year's concerts and a distinctive feature and highlight of the Li Delun Music Foundation's "East Meets West New Year's Concert."
In her speech, Chen Danlei, representative of Moshi Architecture, stated that both music and architecture begin with a solid foundation.
Sun Xiaoming, President of Kunpeng Loans, the sponsor, delivered a speech.
Zhang Jian, head of the Toronto Dragon Culture Festival, spoke at the event.
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Piano Solo: Ryan Wang
Main program of the concert:
2.1. "Dance of the Golden Snake" - Composed by Nie Er, adapted by Tang Jianping
2. Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 – Piano Soloist: Ryan Wang
4.3. "Voices of Spring Waltz" - Strauss
4. Clarinet Concerto "The Sound of Pamir" – by Hu Bijing
5. Excerpts from opera arias – *La Traviata* and *Tosca*
6. The fourth movement of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4
Ms. Li Yan, Chairperson of the Li Delun Music Foundation, stated that the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert has become a globally renowned cultural event since 1939. The Li Delun Music Foundation's "East Meets West New Year's Concert" not only carries on this tradition but also blends Chinese and Western cultures, presenting Toronto audiences with a uniquely captivating artistic feast.
Li Yan said that with Chinese people spread all over the world, outstanding Chinese musicians and artists are emerging in large numbers. Every year, the foundation invites outstanding musicians and emerging musical talents from around the world and China to Toronto to participate in conducting, performing, or lecturing. The "East Meets West New Year Concert" is not only an important platform for promoting outstanding Chinese and Chinese artists and Chinese musical works, but also provides valuable opportunities and support for emerging young musicians to step onto the international stage.
Through this concert, the Li Delun Music Foundation hopes to promote exchanges between Chinese and Western music and art; build an international stage for overseas Chinese artists and young musical talents; promote multicultural integration; and enhance unity and exchanges among different ethnic groups in the community.
Li Yan stated that the concert's introduction clearly demonstrates the immense effort required to organize such a high-caliber event. Whether it's classical music or other refined art forms, the production costs are quite high, demanding significant human and material resources to create an unforgettable artistic feast.
Zhang Kemin presided over the press conference.
The Li Delun Music Foundation sincerely thanks Moshi Construction for its continued strong support of this concert, following its role as lead sponsor in 2024, and for becoming the title sponsor of this year's concert! As an outstanding enterprise, Moshi Construction has made significant contributions to the development and popularization of music culture and art, which is of profound significance and worthy of admiration.
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Ms. Chen Danlei, representative of Moshi Architecture, said in her speech at the press conference: "Some say that music is a flowing art, while architecture is frozen musical notes. Music touches our hearts with its melodies, while architecture beautifies our lives with its spaces. Although the fields are different, the pursuit is the same—that is, to create a better life experience for people. It is because of this common ground that Moshi Architecture, with its excellent reputation for more than 20 years, has decided to sponsor the 2025 New Year's Concert hosted by the Li Delun Foundation, which also has an outstanding brand. We hope to share the beauty of life with everyone."“
Chen Danlei stated that both music and architecture begin with a solid foundation. Every note, every brick, contributes to a magnificent work. Our community is the same, built upon the unique contributions of each individual. We are connected by music, and we hope this connection will continue, allowing us to build a better future together.
The Li Delun Music Foundation thanks the co-organizers and the following sponsors for their support: Quanjude, Kunpeng Loans, real estate investment planner Jason Gao, Zhang Bingyi Dentist, Olympic School, Bai Wei Dentist, Yingke Law Firm, Eoene Financial, EEC Debate, Insureline Insurance, Qilu Real Estate, Overseas Travel, True North Imaging, Hongming Barbecue, Snackphoria, and others.
The Li Delun Music Foundation also calls on more businesses, institutions, and individuals to support high-level cultural and artistic activities and contribute to the development of music culture.
The Lee Tak Lun Music Foundation sincerely thanks the audience, Chinese-language media, and numerous volunteers for their long-term support. We hope that through everyone's joint efforts, the "East Meets West New Year Concert" will continue to be an indispensable cultural event in Toronto every New Year!
We welcome all audiences to purchase tickets and attend the New Year's Concert with your family and friends to welcome the wonderful music of 2025!
