Chinanews.com, Lanzhou, October 30 (Huang Wanyi) "The farther we go, the more we love our motherland. Seeing the rapid changes in our motherland, we wanderers who work abroad are very proud and are more able to straighten up abroad." Gao Wei, who has lived in Kenya for 17 years, said in an interview with reporters in Lanzhou recently.
In 2004, Gao Wei, who had just graduated from school, was attracted by the mystery of Africa and came to Kenya to experience the charm of this continent.
"It was only when I came to discover that although Kenya is located at the equator, the climate is warm and comfortable all year round, the local people are simple and sincere, and Africa's industrial development is lagging behind, and daily necessities rely on imports. This is precisely the potential for huge business opportunities." He said.
The picture shows the Art Appreciation Week organized by Gao Wei in Kenya.
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Relying on his domestic business and university resources, as well as his sensitivity to the Kenyan market, Gao Wei established "China Information and Culture Exchange Kenya Co., Ltd." in 2005 to provide Kenyan businessmen with Chinese business information and help them find Chinese manufacturers and participate in business The exhibition will open up the Chinese language education and Chinese study abroad market at the same time.
"In the past, Kenyan buyers mainly purchased goods from the Middle East. Now they are increasingly focusing on the Chinese market. They also admire the leadership of the Chinese government in this epidemic, and have a very strong interest in both existing suppliers and newly developed companies. ." Gao Wei said.
The picture shows Gao Wei (middle) with the Masai people in Kenya.
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In addition to running the company, Gao Wei is also actively involved in the work of the overseas Chinese community.
In 2008, Gao Wei joined the local association with the longest establishment and the largest scale—the Kenya Overseas Chinese Association. Now he has become the executive vice president of the association.
"When it gets bigger, the federation can serve as a non-governmental bridge. When it is smaller, the existence of the federation is the support club for the Chinese compatriots." Talking about the work of the federation, Gao Wei is familiar with her. Coming to enrich the lives of overseas Chinese will also help them understand Kenyan laws and regulations and better integrate into local life."
A few days ago, the Gansu Overseas Chinese Merchants Overseas Alliance was established in Lanzhou, which is composed of the Chamber of Commerce, the Association of the Overseas Chinese, the Overseas Chinese Association, the Business Alliance, the Enterprise and other social organizations and institutions registered and established around the world by the overseas Chinese from Gansu and the overseas Chinese businessmen who have contacts with Gansu. Gansu-born overseas Chinese businessmen in 21 countries on four continents "bridging" the world's resources to help Gansu's development.
Gao Wei said, “The establishment of the Gansu Overseas Chinese Merchants Overseas Alliance has created a platform for us to cooperate and win-win. I am full of expectations for this. The Kenyan market has huge potential and can allow Gansu enterprises to take advantage of the “Belt and Road” initiative. It will also help Gansu enterprises to enter Kenya and Africa and find their partners."
"In the past two years, Gansu has gradually increased its scientific research strength and vigorously developed cold and drought agriculture. Africa and Gansu have similar climatic conditions. I also want to promote exchanges between the two sides and invite Gansu to introduce advanced planting experience to Africa." Gao Wei said, It will continue to promote China's overseas education resources, promote cultural exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and African schools, and make Chinese language and cultural centers bloom all over the African continent.
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