2ND
TRIP TO CHINA
– TRADE FAIR
CHINA
EXPORT COMMODITIES FAIR
DATE: 15TH TO 30TH OCTOBER 2003
VENUE: GUANGZHOU (CANTON ) - SOUTH CHINA
The Economic Affairs Board of the
Africa Federation is organising a trip to the China Export Commodities fair from 15 –
30 October 2003. The details of the Fair are given below.
All those interested in
joining the delegation travelling to this Fair are requested to contact the Secretariat
offices either in Nairobi or Dar-es-Salaam
(see contacts at the end). Those interested should submit their names together with their
nationality, country of residence and passport number. This information is for the
invitation letter and hotel accommodation.
The Economic Affairs Board
will then obtain the invitation letter for all those who have submitted their names. This
invitation letter is important for visa purposes.
We look forward to hearing
from you.
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Details of the Export Commodities Fair
Phase I: 15th – 20th
October 2003
Phase II: 25th – 30th October 2003
Venue: The CECF Complex, Guangzhou
Opening Hours: 9:30 - 19:00
Exhibition Space: 150,000 square meters (7,500 standard booths)
PHASE I - EXHIBIT
CATEGORIES:
1. Raw materials
Building Materials, Chemical Products, Minerals, Metallurgical Products & Nonferrous
Metals
2. Machinery and
Tools
Machinery, Instruments & Equipment, Small Vehicles & Spare Parts, Vehicles,
Agricultural & construction Machinery, Tools, Farming Implements, Hardware
3. Electronics
and Electrical Appliances
Household Electrical Appliances, Electronics, IT Products
4. Textiles &
Garments
Garments, Textiles, Artex, Raw Textile & Yarn
5. Foodstuff,
Native Produce, Animal By-Products and Medicines & Health Products
Foodstuff, Tea, Native Produce, Animal By-Products, Carpets, Furs, Leathers, Downs &
Down Products, Medicines & Health Products, Hospital Equipment
PHASE II: EXHIBIT
CATEGORIES:
1. Furniture and
Articles of Daily Use
Ceramics, House ware, Kitchenware and Tableware, Furniture, Lamps & Light Fixtures,
Footwear, Headgear, Articles of Daily Use
2. Gifts and
Decorations
Gifts, Ornaments, Toys, Clocks, Watches, Optical Instruments, Stone Carvings,
Horticultural Products
3. Office Supplies
and Outdoor Activity Equipments
Stationery, Sporting Goods, Outdoor Activities Equipments, Handbags, Suitcases
(Exhibits of Stone Carvings and
Horticultural Products are exhibited in both phases)
Travel Information
1) ACCOMMODATION
Arrangements are being made for accommodation in China, the rates are approximately USD 80 for a double, at a 3/4 star hotel per
night.
2) VISA
Visas have to be obtained by participants directly from embassies in their respective
countries. We however need your nationality, country of residence and passport number to
obtain the invitation letter for you to ease the visa
process.
Requirements
for Visas acquisition:
A)
It is necessary for people applying for a visa to have
an invitation letter from the
organizer.
B) Persons
holding a British or an American passport, who reside and work in a foreign
country under a
permit, can apply for a Visa directly from the Chinese Embassy in
that country.
This also applies to other nationals working in foreign countries.
C) It is necessary for
everybody who intends to visit China to obtain a visa.
D) It is also necessary to carry all health
documents when visiting China.
E) Visas cost
approximately Kshs 2200 per person. (approx. 20- 50$ US)
3)
AIR TICKET
Regarding the airfares, since a
considerable number of people are planning to visit the trade fair, we are in the process
of acquiring a special airfare. We are also arranging to
appoint travel agents within East
Africa, who will assist
members in reserving a seat according to the itinerary. Detailed information will be
passed in due course. Approximately USD 950 should be
budgeted for airfare, inclusive of taxes – that is for the route Nairobi-Dubai-Hong
Kong-Ghuanzhou-Hong Kong-Dubai-Nairobi.
4) REGISTRATION
1.
The invitation letters issued is for
your visa application cannot be used for registration
during the Fair.
2. Registration
is not permitted via the Internet or in advance.
3. Documents
required during registration include:
- Personal
Papers (Passport);
- Business
Card;
- A
recent personal photo (5cmX4cm)
4.
Registration fee is about USD10 each
5. Registration
time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6.
Registration venue: Gate 1 of the Fair
Complex in Guangzhou
You should register yourself before you visit the
Fair. Once being registered, you will get a
Visitor Card. To gain entry into the Halls of
the fair, please show your card.
NOTE:
Due to peak season in China during the Fair season, hotel accommodation is
expected to be scarce. The hotel bookings will be made on a first come first basis
Secretariat
Nairobi
Tel: (254-20) 651044/46
Fax: (254-20) 651048
Email: federation@saamnet.com
Dar es Salaam
Tel: (255-22) 2150897/ 2150964
Fax: (255-22) 2150964
Email: federation@raha.com
Madagascar
Tel: (261 20) 2243664/ 2231246
Email: masoumin@malagasy.com
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