International Economic And Trade Delegation Walked Into Ningbo, Zhejiang

From ports to manufacturing, to high-tech companies, this trip to Ningbo gave us a deeper understanding of the vitality and speed of China's development. "On March 25, after the three-day international economic and trade delegation's Zhejiang trip to Ningbo, the Consul General of the Republic of Fiji in Shanghai, Yok Yee Chan, said.

From March 23rd to 25th, a series of activities of the International Economic and Trade Delegation's Zhejiang Tour was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, attracting consulates-generals in Shanghai from 22 countries (regions) including Fiji, Ethiopia, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and Canada. The international economic and trade delegation composed of the Chamber of Commerce in China participated.

The world’s largest port, China’s single champion enterprise, high-tech manufacturing enterprise... After understanding the development status of Ningbo on the spot, Chen Yuru said bluntly that Ningbo gave her a sense of science and technology, “This is the direction of China’s development and also the speed of China. This is why foreign friends are optimistic about the Chinese market. I hope we can cooperate and win-win."

"Cooperation is not only in the field of economy and trade, but also in the fields of culture and tourism." Chen Yuru took Fiji as an example. She said that Fiji is a tourist country with rich island tourism resources. "Lobster, coconut crab and other seafood are very delicious. We can work together to promote the development of the tourism market."

On the dock of Ningbo Zhoushan Port, gantry cranes move up and down, and unmanned 5G trucks are transporting goods, all busy. In the eyes of Rirhandzu Mahlale, the commercial consul of the Republic of South Africa in Shanghai, this scene is the epitome of China's "opening up".

"Ningbo Zhoushan Port is the world's largest port, with a cargo throughput of 1.17 billion tons in 2020. This is an exciting set of data." Mahare said that South Africa is also a country with many ports. "It can be foreseen in port trade. We have room for cooperation."

Not only did he praise the “hard core” strength of Zhejiang Port, Mahalé bluntly said that China’s new district construction also opened his eyes. “It’s hard to imagine that the sandboxes in front of you are already built cities. The development of the new districts is full of vitality, especially beautiful. Environment and the innovative strength of enterprises in the region."

During its stay in Ningbo, the delegation inspected Ningbo Zhoushan Port, Ningbo National High-tech Zone, Ningbo Hangzhou Bay New Area, Ningbo Import Commodity Exhibition and Trading Center, Aux Group, Joyson Group, Yinwang Group, etc.

Chen Zongyao, chairman of the Zhejiang Council for the Promotion of International Trade, stated that in response to the sudden impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the Zhejiang Council for the Promotion of International Trade innovated working methods in 2020, organized and implemented the detailed activities of the international economic and trade delegation in Zhejiang, aiming to build a platform for friendly cooperation in the international economic and trade field and promote foreign Economic and trade exchanges and cooperation to help local governments attract investment and talents, and better implement the central and Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government’s decision-making and deployment of "both hands must be tough and both wars must be won" and "stabilizing foreign trade and foreign investment" Job requirements.

The relevant person in charge of the Ningbo Council for the Promotion of International Trade stated that the event is not only a pragmatic measure to promote the development of Ningbo's foreign economic and trade work, but also a rare opportunity to publicize Ningbo and showcase the achievements of Ningbo's construction as an "important window".