To all member enterprises:

      Against the backdrop of profound adjustments in the global economic landscape, the African continent, with its abundant resources, rapidly growing market, and continuously improving business environment, has become an important direction for Chinese enterprises' internationalization strategy. To assist enterprises in seizing new development opportunities in Africa and addressing challenges in their overseas expansion, Qingdao International Business Club proactively reached out to the Qingdao Internal and External Trade Integration Promotion Association and the Alumni Association of Ocean University of China, among others, to assist in hosting this themed salon. Focusing on "Africa's Next Decade", the salon invited long-term frontline enterprise representatives rooted in Africa to share practical experience and insights, and jointly explore the paths and strategies for building the globalization capabilities of Chinese enterprises.

Speaker: Tang Yuxue, Director of the Office of China Certification & Inspection Group Africa Company

Time: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 14:30

Location: Lecture Hall, First Floor, Alumni House, Ocean University of China, No. 5 Yushan Road

Hosted by: Alumni Association of Ocean University of China

Organized by: Ocean University of China Foreign Talent Alumni Association

Co-organizer: Qingdao Association for the Integration of Domestic and Foreign Trade

                        Qingdao International Business Club (QIBA)

                        China Minsheng Bank

Main content:

1. Theme sharing: "Towards the Next Decade in Africa - Opportunities, Risks, and Globalization Capacity Building for Chinese Enterprises"

Alumni Tang Yuxue, the office director of the Africa Company of China Certification & Inspection Group, leveraged her extensive work experience in South Africa and Guinea to provide an in-depth analysis of the market characteristics, development opportunities, and potential risks in key regions of Africa. She also offered practical advice on how Chinese enterprises can build local operation capabilities, avoid compliance and cultural conflicts, and achieve sustainable development.

2. Case and experience sharing

The speaker will vividly tell the true stories of working and living in Africa based on his personal experiences, observations, and feelings. He will analyze the successful experiences and common pitfalls of Chinese enterprises venturing into Africa, providing a practical reference perspective for enterprises planning to enter or already present in the African market.

3. China Minsheng Bank addresses the capital turnover challenges faced by Chinese foreign trade enterprises, thoroughly dissects the potential risks and pain points under different settlement modes, and systematically provides matching financial solutions and financing strategies.

4. Establishment of communication platform

The event aims to establish an open and interconnected cooperation network, promote resource and information sharing, and assist enterprises in enhancing their international competitiveness.

5. Meeting schedule

14:00-14:30 Guests check in

14:30-15:30 Keynote speech on "Towards the Next Decade in Africa: Opportunities, Risks, and Globalization Capacity Building for Chinese Enterprises"

15:30-16:00 In-depth analysis of the capital turnover challenges faced by Chinese foreign trade enterprises, potential risks and pain points under different settlement modes, and systematic provision of matching financial solutions and financing strategies

16:00-16:30 Informal discussion and exchange

Enterprises interested in participating are kindly requested to scan the QR code and register before 12:00 on January 7th (Wednesday).

Qingdao International Business Association

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QIBA（Qingdao International Business Association) was established in 2006, aims to build an experience sharing and networking platform for foreign and Chinese entrepreneurs and professionals to find new opportunities, discuss coorperations and create the future together.