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Chinese enterprises shine at Havana fair

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-11-04 15:48

Chinese enterprises are attracting great attention at the 27th International Fair of Havana (FIHAV 2009), the largest trade fair in Cuba.

The FIHAV 2009, which opened Monday and runs until November 7, has attracted 2,500 businessmen representing 1,230 companies from 54 countries.

China is the third largest participant in the fair, coming right after Spain and Canada. The Chinese pavilion includes about 15 companies, which are organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.

"Haier," a Chinese electrical appliance company, is presenting its liquid screens, DVS players, washing machines and solar heaters here. Li Dandan, Haier's representative, told Xinhua that "the Fair is an excellent opportunity to promote Chinese products."

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Meanwhile, another Chinese appliance company, "Konka," is putting its latest television sets and audio equipment on display.

The home appliance company "AUX," which specializes in air conditioners, is also popular among visitors.

Other Chinese companies represented at the fair include car makers, pharmaceutical and food processing companies.

With a yearly trade volume of $2.3 billion, China is Cuba's second largest commercial partner, coming only after Venezuela.

China is Cuba's biggest Asian supplier of capital and consumer goods ranging from busses and machinery to electrical appliances.