TORONTO, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Consul General of China to Toronto, Canada Zhu Taoying, opened the market for the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on Friday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and kick-off of the TMX-Canadian Public Equity Markets China Road show.

    "Thanks to the joint efforts of governments as well as industrial and commercial circles," Zhu said, "China-Canada relations are improving and growing."

    "The bilateral investment is also growing," said she. "More and more Chinese companies intend to invest in Canada. We are glad to see that TMX establishes a bridge between Chinese and Canadian companies and markets."

    In his welcoming speech, Robert Fotheringham, Senior Vice President of Trading at TMX Group, talked about his impression about the celebration activities in Beijing.

    "Those of you who were able to view the anniversary's observance in China can attest to the fact that the celebrations not only met," said he, "but exceeded the expectations of most."

    "They were absolutely spectacular," Fortheringham said.

    "My only hope is that the fireworks being set off, estimated at two times the amount that was ignited during the Olympics," said he, "and any headaches that partiers woke up with this morning were cured by Polo Biology products."

    Luoyang Fireworks and Polo Biology are two Chinese companies listed on the TSX. China is now the second largest international listing resource on TSX with 65 listed companies and a total market capitalization of 6.4 billion Canadian Dollars (one U.S. dollar equals about 1.07 Canadian dollars).

Special Report: 60th Anniversary of Founding of PRC