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The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites companies to apply for participation at the South African Expos and Investment seminars scheduled to take place on the 20-31 October 2014 in China. The events will take place in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Shanghai and Beijing.

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies says that the annual South African events in China are aimed at promoting trade between China and South Africa as well as diplomatic ties between the two countries. According him, these events will provide South African companies with an opportunity to explore the market in China and gain inroads into the Asian region.

“Sectors that are targeted for these events include agro-processing, chemicals, plastics, steel, aluminium, automotive, electro-technical, manufactured products (chapter 84), capital equipment, paper and pulp, energy and renewable energy, infrastructure, information and communication technology (ICT), transport, mining and minerals beneficiation,” indicated Davies.

Minister Davies stated that this year’s programme will amongst others include exhibitions, wine-tasting and investment seminars. “Businesses that wish to be part of these events should apply to the dti before 27 June 2014 and should have been in business for at least three years, possess a proven business track record and be competitive in the South African market. The companies should also be export-ready, have exported previously, and have the capacity to timeously supply any export orders arising out of the visit,” he added. 

Companies who will be selected will be assisted through the department’s Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA). Information on the application process may be obtained from the department’s website: www.thedti.gov.za. Enquiries: Sidwell Medupe - Departmental Spokesperson,      Tel: (012) 394 1650, E-mail: MSMedupe@thedti.gov.za