East African Commercial and Logistics Center (EACLC) director general, Cathy Wang said that Tanzania-China trade and business relations have prospered.
According to her, a list of 52 companies from China’s Shandong province have taken part in this year’s trade fair to showcase equipment such as wood tiles, truck spare parts, house finishing materials, grass carpets and hardware.
“Shandong province is one of the top three provinces that contribute the largest share of China’s gross domestic product. The business climate is booming in Tanzania and the business community from Shandong has found a reliable market of equipment in the agriculture sector, manufacturing and construction,” said Wang.
Wang asserted that Shandong is well known for fishing activities and therefore the best producer of equipment needed by entrepreneurs in the aqua-culture sector.
At the China-Shandong pavilion other items such as textile, residential building materials, breeding materials, garment and truck spares were showcased and attracted hundreds of the trade fair visitors.
“The Shandong department of commerce is working on promotion of domestic entrepreneurs to jointly explore the African market with genuine products. This goes in line with creating a conducive environment for enterprises to grow and offer employment opportunities, set up factories and big investments in Africa particularly Tanzania,” she asserted.
She further explained that during this year’s trade fair the Shandong province pavilion at Sabasaba grounds is showcasing its products and culture with a slogan of ‘Shandong products enter Tanzania market’.
“During last year’s trade fair only 32 companies took part to showcase Chinese culture and manufactured products like artificial hair. The addition of another 20 companies this year proves that Tanzania is truly the best destination for businesses and investments,” added Wang.
Bazil Salim, a Dar es Salaam resident who visited yesterday[s trade fair, commended equipment from the Shandong province as he bought wood tiles for his house.
