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High-powered Chinese delegation in Fiji

July 26, 2016 12:58 am

A high powered Chinese delegation is in Fiji looking at potential trade and investment opportunities.

The group is made up of some of the biggest business tycoons from Shanghai – people who spend in the hundreds of millions.

Industry and Trade Minister Faiyaz Koya informed the delegation that Fiji has all the necessary elements for successful business investments.

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While Fiji’s imports of Chinese products have increased in recent years, the same can’t be said about exports to China.

“There is however a need to focus on Fijian exports to China and ensure that the trade flows both ways – from China to Fiji – and vise versa. We encourage and look forward to strengthening our relationship with China, connecting businesses and encouraging trade between the two countries. Fiji presents an opportunity to invest in a country that is strategically located and in a hub in the region.”

Koya says Fiji’s made vast improvements in infrastructure, advanced communications technology and has a proven manufacturing base.

The delegation will have one on one meeting’s with government agencies and local businesses which can be investment partners.