Dr. Kohona explores ways to boost trade with China

Sri Lanka Ambassador in Beijing Dr. Palitha Kohona has requested the China Asia Economic Development Association Urban Cooperation Committee (CAEDAUCC) to establish Sri Lanka national pavilions, both online and offline, as part of the overall efforts to promote Sri Lanka products.Declaring Sri Lanka should make every effort to increase exports to China, Ambassador Kohona said increase of Sri Lankan exports to China could help Sri Lanka overcome the current crisis.

Ambassador Kohona said so following a meeting he had with Lu Hingjun, Chairman, CAEDAUCC on Thursday (02) to explore ways and means of increasing Sri Lanka exports to China.The Embassy quoted Lu Hingjun as having said that the Chinese consumers would warmly welcome Sri Lanka products, especially Ceylon Tea, sapphires, spices, coconut products, seafood etc. Those products were already famous around the world, and also, they have gained a high reputation in the Chinese market, Hingjun has said.

The Embassy statement: “E-commerce is the booming trend in China. Mr. Lu would promote Sri Lanka products online, through mechanisms such as Douyin (Ticktock in China). At the same time, establishing Sri Lanka national pavilions for offline promotions would also popularize Sri Lanka products among Chinese customers.The offline national pavilions will be launched in Beijing, Xi’an and Hunan and the online national pavilion will be initiated in Douyin.”