On the morning of August 27, 2024, Shen Yumou, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce, and his delegation paid an on-site visit to the headquarters of Mainland Group for research and guidance. Zheng Ping, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of Changsha Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Zhang Zhongwen, Director of the General Office of Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce, Yang Yi, Director of the First Regional Cooperation Division, Yang Ye, Deputy Director of the First Regional Cooperation Division, Hu Yujia from the General Office of the Provincial Department of Commerce and other officials accompanied the delegation. Zhu Chen, Chairman of Mainland Group, together with all staff at the Group headquarters, extended a warm welcome to Director Shen Yumou and his delegation, and gave a detailed introduction to the Group’s development history, industrial layout, product portfolio, honors and overseas investment projects.

After the tour, both sides held discussions. Director Shen Yumou spoke highly of Mainland Group’s development achievements and strategic plans. He hoped that Mainland Group would actively integrate into the construction of the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation, and encouraged the Group to continue increasing its efforts to expand overseas and continuously expand its investment and trade with Africa. He also stated that the government would fully support enterprises in going global and provide necessary policy support and service guarantees.

Chairman Zhu Chen expressed sincere gratitude to Director Shen Yumou for his visit and guidance. He stated that Mainland Group will unswervingly rely on its experience and strengths in overseas investment and operation to further develop its presence in overseas markets, and make new and greater contributions to advancing the high-quality development of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.