On March 8, 2025, a delegation appointed by the People's Government of Hunan Province and led by Chen Qiuliang, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Shaoyang City, Hunan Province, visited the Lualaba Chinese Chamber of Commerce during their visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo for inspection and exchange. The Foreign Affairs Office of Hunan Province and the People's Government of Longhui County will participate together. The rotating president of the Chamber of Commerce, Feng Yujun, honorary presidents Niu Rongbin and Chen Hao, as well as Secretary General Wang Fuzhen and other representatives of the Chamber of Commerce attended the symposium.
The delegation's visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo not only deepened the understanding between Hunan Province and the country, but also laid a solid foundation for further promoting cooperation between the two sides in economic, cultural and other fields; It reflects the firm determination and practical actions of local governments to actively respond to the national "the Belt and Road" initiative and promote international cooperation in the context of globalization; It also highlights the important role of the Chinese business community in overseas economic development.
Before the meeting, the leaders of the Chamber of Commerce warmly welcomed the delegation and introduced each other. Li Ting, the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, briefly reviewed the efforts and achievements of the Lualaba Chamber of Commerce in promoting the development of local Chinese enterprises and safeguarding the rights and interests of local overseas Chinese to the delegation.
President Feng Yujun mentioned that as an important organization for Chinese funded enterprises and overseas Chinese in the Lualaba region, the Chamber of Commerce has been committed to integrating into local society, actively participating in local construction, and playing an indispensable role in promoting bilateral economic and trade cooperation. However, it also faces many challenges. He hopes that this exchange can bring new opportunities and ideas for the Chamber of Commerce and its member units.
At the meeting, Captain Chen Qiuliang expressed admiration and appreciation for the entrepreneurial spirit of entrepreneurs who go abroad, venture into the Democratic Republic of Congo, and dare to be pioneers; We affirm the achievements and contributions made by various Chinese funded enterprises overseas to the country, and express our gratitude to the Chamber of Commerce for the various service work provided to enterprises and employees in Congo. Meanwhile, Chen Qiuliang also hopes that the Chamber of Commerce can continue to play a bridging role, supporting and assisting Chinese funded enterprises and overseas Chinese in Congo; I hope that our fellow countrymen in Congo can always unite closely together.
During the communication session, both parties had in-depth discussions on topics such as the local business environment and strengthening insurance work. President Feng Yujun, as a volunteer consul of the embassy, raised the problems encountered during the work process, and Comrade Liu Zongqiang of the Hunan Provincial Foreign Affairs Office put forward a series of constructive opinions and suggestions in response to the problems.
During the event, Chen Hao, the General Manager of Xianfeng Security Company, introduced the overall security situation and security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the delegation, and briefly analyzed the future security development trends. He stated that due to armed conflicts, local unrest has occurred from time to time, and major Chinese funded enterprises attach great importance to security issues and strictly abide by the embassy's requirements of not going to the red zone and dangerous areas.
Enterprise representative Liu Changyong talked about the current situation, difficulties and challenges faced by Chinese funded enterprises at the meeting. He mentioned that Chinese funded enterprises in Congo have a wide range of business areas, and mining is one of the key investment areas. With advanced technology and management experience, Chinese funded mining enterprises play an important role in local mining development, promoting the effective development and utilization of resources and promoting the development of the local economy. However, the development of Chinese enterprises in the Democratic Republic of Congo has not been smooth sailing, as factors such as the current investment environment, policies and regulations, and security risks are all important factors affecting enterprise development.
Secretary General Wang Fuzhen of the Chamber of Commerce summarized the symposium. Secretary General Wang expressed gratitude to the delegation for their visit to the Chamber of Commerce to guide the work. The Chamber of Commerce has gained many valuable guidance opinions and will solve more substantive problems for Chinese funded enterprises and overseas Chinese in the future, increase security guarantees, and urge all enterprises to operate legally and compliantly.
The results of this exchange and discussion are multifaceted. Firstly, it deepened Hunan Province's understanding of the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing a basis for formulating more scientific and reasonable policies towards non cooperation in the future. Through this visit, the delegation has gained a clearer understanding of the investment environment, market opportunities, risk challenges, and demands of overseas Chinese in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The visit of the delegation has made enterprises and overseas Chinese feel the warmth and support from their hometown, enhancing their confidence in developing overseas.
The visit of the Hunan Provincial delegation to the Lualaba Chamber of Commerce is a practical visit to enhance understanding. Looking ahead to the future, we believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, Chinese funded enterprises will surely seize the opportunity, achieve sustainable development, make greater contributions to the economic and social development of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and also add new brilliance to China Africa friendly cooperation.
After the meeting, the delegation took a group photo with the leaders of the Chamber of Commerce.
