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Zhenghe Exhibition visited Nigerian automotive technology and other industry associations to promote cooperation on the 2025 Nigeria (Lagos) China Goods Expo.

From January 3rd to 6th, 2025, representatives of Zhenghe Exhibition's overseas staff successively visited the secretariat of the Nigerian Automotive Technicians Association (NATA), the Amalgamated Union of Automobile Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria (AUOMMATON), and the Motor Mechanics and Technicians Association of Nigeria (MOMTAN). This visit primarily focused on in-depth discussions and exchanges regarding cooperation for the 2025 Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Fair. During the meetings, representatives of Zhenghe Exhibition's overseas staff introduced the basic situation of the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Fair to the heads of the business associations. The heads of the various business associations acknowledged the significant achievements made by the exhibition in recent years. During the discussions, the three industry association leaders provided detailed information about their respective associations. As leaders and promoters of associations related to the automotive industry in Nigeria, these three associations have a wide influence in Nigeria and even West Africa. Against the backdrop of continuously deepening and upgrading China-Africa cooperation, they expressed high expectations for actively promoting trade cooperation between Nigeria and China in the automotive industry. The heads of the associations also stated their willingness to work with Zhenghe International Exhibition to jointly promote the continuous development of the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Fair, uniformly organize member units to participate in the exhibition, and conduct one-on-one matchmaking discussions with Chinese exhibitors. As Africa's second-largest economy and most populous country, Nigeria has a huge demand for automotive and auto parts products, largely relying on imports. In Nigeria, over 90% of Nigerians tend to choose 'tokunbo' (used cars), which makes the 'tokunbo' distribution business very profitable in Nigeria. With the Nigerian government relaxing age restrictions on imported used cars, the volume of used car imports will further increase. Consequently, the auto parts market, both upstream and downstream of Nigeria's used car industry chain, will also see more opportunities. After years of operation by Chinese automakers, Chinese cars have established considerable 'prestige' in Nigeria. At the same time, the scarcity of local car repair outlets and the high cost of spare parts in Nigeria also indicate immense potential for Chinese auto parts exports to the Nigerian market.

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01-09

Zhenghe Exhibition visited Nigerian automotive technology and other industry associations to promote cooperation on the 2025 Nigeria (Lagos) China Goods Expo.

China to adjust tariffs on some goods starting January 1, 2025

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01-09

China to adjust tariffs on some goods starting January 1, 2025

Zhenghe Exhibition visited Nigerian automotive technology and other industry associations to promote cooperation on the 2025 Nigeria (Lagos) China Goods Expo.

From January 3rd to 6th, 2025, representatives from Zhenghe Exhibition's overseas employees visited the secretariat of the Nigerian Automotive Technology Association (NATA), the Auto Mechanics and Technicians Union of Nigeria (AUOMMATON), and the Mechanical and Technical Personnel Association of Nigeria (MOMTAN). The purpose of these visits was to conduct in-depth discussions and coordination regarding cooperation for the 2025 Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodity Expo. During the meetings, Zhenghe Exhibition's overseas representatives introduced the basic situation of the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodity Expo to the heads of the associations. The heads of the associations acknowledged the significant achievements of the expo in recent years. In the exchange, the three industry association heads detailed their respective situations. As leaders and promoters of automotive industry-related associations in Nigeria, the three associations have a wide influence in Nigeria and even West Africa. Against the backdrop of the continuously deepening and upgrading of China-Africa cooperation, they have high expectations for actively promoting trade cooperation between China and Nigeria in the automotive industry. The heads of the associations also expressed their willingness to work with Zhenghe International Exhibition to jointly promote the sustainable development of the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodity Expo, to organize member units to participate in the expo, and to conduct one-on-one docking and negotiations with Chinese exhibitors. As Africa's second-largest economy and most populous country, Nigeria has a huge demand for automotive and auto parts products, mainly relying on imports. In Nigeria, over 90% of Nigerians prefer to choose tokunbo (used cars), making the tokunbo distribution business very profitable. With the Nigerian government relaxing the age restrictions on imported used cars, the import volume of used cars will further increase. Therefore, the auto parts market in the upstream and downstream of Nigeria's used car industry will also usher in more opportunities. After years of operation by Chinese automakers, Chinese cars have established considerable prestige in Nigeria. At the same time, the limited number of local auto repair shops and the high cost of parts in Nigeria also make the potential for exporting Chinese auto parts to the Nigerian market huge. 2025 Nigeria (Lagos) Machinery and Equipment Exhibition Exhibition Time: November 5th-7th, 2025 Exhibition Venue: Landmark Exhibition Centre, Lagos, Nigeria Exhibition Introduction: The Nigeria (Lagos) Machinery and Equipment Exhibition is one of the most influential machinery and equipment exhibitions in West Africa. It is the best way for local and surrounding countries to find products and suppliers, and it is also the best place for Chinese companies to showcase their corporate image and explore the West African market. Nigeria's domestic industry is in its infancy, with over 90% of machinery and equipment relying on foreign imports. This presents a rare development opportunity for Chinese machinery companies. Exhibit Range: Agricultural machinery, construction machinery, woodworking machinery, engineering machinery, mining machinery, power equipment, machine tools, vehicles and parts, food packaging machinery, electrical appliances, environmental protection machinery, mechanical components, other civil machinery, etc. 2025 Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodity Expo Exhibition Time: November 5th-7th, 2025 Exhibition Venue: Landmark Exhibition Centre, Lagos, Nigeria Exhibition Introduction: The Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodity Expo has been successfully held for 17 sessions. The exhibition has received the support of the Nigerian Federal Government and the Lagos State Government and is one of the well-known brand exhibitions in Nigeria. After twenty years of cultivation, the exhibition has become the most important platform for economic and trade exchanges and cooperation in Nigeria and even West Africa, helping Chinese companies to explore the African market and grasp new markets, new opportunities, and new tracks of the Belt and Road Initiative. Exhibit Range: Home appliances and household goods, communication and electronic products, food seasonings, solar energy and photovoltaic products, plastics and industrial products, hardware and building materials, daily necessities, cultural and office supplies, personal protective equipment and medical devices, etc.

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01-09

Zhenghe Exhibition visited Nigerian automotive technology and other industry associations to promote cooperation on the 2025 Nigeria (Lagos) China Goods Expo.

240-hour stay, +21 ports, China's transit visa exemption policy is fully relaxed and optimized starting today

The National Immigration Administration announced today (December 17) that, starting December 17, the transit visa exemption policy will be comprehensively relaxed and optimized. The stay time for foreign nationals with transit visa exemptions will be extended from the original 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days). Simultaneously, 21 new ports will be added as entry and exit ports for transit visa exemption personnel, and the areas for permitted activities will be further expanded. Citizens of 54 countries, including Russia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, who are transiting through China to a third country (region) can enter China visa-free from any of the 60 open ports in 24 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and stay within the designated areas for no more than 240 hours. The 21 newly added ports for this relaxed and optimized transit visa exemption policy include: 1. Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, Shanxi Province 2. Suzhou Sunan Shuofang International Airport, Jiangsu Province 3. Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport, Jiangsu Province 4. Wenzhou Longwan International Airport, Zhejiang Province 5. Jinhua Yiwu International Airport, Zhejiang Province 6. Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, Anhui Province 7. Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, Anhui Province 8. Fuzhou Changle International Airport, Fujian Province 9. Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport, Fujian Province 10. Nanping Wuyi Mountain International Airport, Fujian Province 11. Nanchang Changbei International Airport, Jiangxi Province 12. Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, Shandong Province 13. Yantai Penglai International Airport, Shandong Province 14. Weihai Dashuibo International Airport, Shandong Province 15. Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, Hunan Province 16. Nanning Wuxu International Airport, Guangxi Province 17. Beihai Fucheng International Airport, Guangxi Province 18. Haikou Meilan International Airport, Hainan Province 19. Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Hainan Province 20. Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Sichuan Province 21. Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, Guizhou Province This increases the number of applicable open ports from the original 39 to 60. The comprehensively relaxed and optimized 240-hour transit visa exemption policy further expands the areas for permitted activities. The applicable provinces have increased from the original 19 (Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, Heilongjiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Chongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan, Shaanxi) to include Shanxi, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hainan, and Guizhou, totaling 24 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities). Of the five newly added provinces: • The permitted activity areas in Anhui, Hainan, and Guizhou provinces are the entire province. • In Shanxi Province, the permitted activity area is Taiyuan and Datong cities. • In Jiangxi Province, the permitted activity area is Nanchang and Jingdezhen cities. Additionally: • The permitted activity areas in Fujian, Hubei, and Shaanxi provinces have been expanded to the entire province. • The permitted activity area in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has been expanded to include the administrative areas of 12 cities: Nanning, Liuzhou, Guilin, Wuzhou, Beihai, Fangchenggang, Qinzhou, Guigang, Yulin, Hezhou, Hechi, and Laibin. Foreign nationals entering China through the transit visa exemption policy can travel across provincial boundaries within the permitted activity areas of the above 24 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities). Conditions for Foreign Nationals Applying for the 240-Hour Transit Visa Exemption Policy 1. Must be a citizen of one of the 54 countries eligible for the transit visa exemption policy: • European countries (40): Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Norway; • American countries (6): United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile; • Oceanian countries (2): Australia, New Zealand; • Asian countries (6): South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar. 2. Must hold a valid international travel document with a validity period of no less than 3 months and meet the entry requirements for the third country (region). 3. Must hold a confirmed connecting ticket or relevant proof of travel to a third country (region) within 240 hours, fill out a temporary entry card for foreign nationals, and accept inspection and questioning by the border control authorities. Foreign nationals meeting the above conditions can apply to the border control authorities at 60 ports in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. The border control authorities will handle their temporary entry procedures, and the visa-free stay will be calculated from 00:00 on the day after entry. Those who meet the requirements of visa exemption agreements signed with China or China's unilateral visa exemption policies will follow those regulations. Applicable ports and permitted activity areas for the 240-hour transit visa exemption policy.

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240-hour stay, +21 ports, China's transit visa exemption policy is fully relaxed and optimized starting today

Interview with the Nigerian Trade Commissioner to China: Cooperation for mutual benefit, continuing to expand the China-Nigeria trade basket

In recent years, trade and investment relations between China and Nigeria have continued to deepen and materialize. Recently, a reporter from China Youth Daily and China Youth Net interviewed Ibrahim A. Ahmed, Trade Attaché of the Consulate General of Nigeria in Shanghai (Trade Section). He stated that the strong momentum of economic relations between the two countries has not weakened, and the diversification of trade products and increased economic cooperation are the main factors driving this trend. "The trade volume between Nigeria and China has always been substantial and continues to grow, despite some fluctuations." Ahmed pointed out that Nigeria's exports to China mainly include agricultural products and mineral resources, while imports from China are primarily electrical equipment, machinery, textiles, and agricultural machinery. The deepening of China-Nigeria bilateral trade is inseparable from the economic complementarity between the two sides. Ahmed stated that based on their respective resource endowments, industrial structures, and development needs, the two countries have strong economic complementarity. "Nigeria can benefit from China's manufacturing strength by importing high-quality and reasonably priced products." Looking ahead, Ahmed believes that the two countries can continue to expand their trade basket through various means, such as signing trade agreements, organizing trade fairs, and facilitating market access for each other's goods and services. Ahmed told a China Youth Daily and China Youth Net reporter that under the "Belt and Road" initiative, Nigeria and China have welcomed new opportunities for economic and trade cooperation. In recent years, with the continuous growth of China-Nigeria bilateral trade, more and more Chinese enterprises have established themselves in Nigeria, constantly contributing to bilateral trade cooperation. Ahmed stated that Chinese companies have invested heavily in Nigeria's infrastructure sector, especially in road construction, railways, bridges, and ports. "These investments help improve Nigeria's transportation network and promote economic growth." He cited examples: the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has significantly improved transportation between Nigeria's two largest cities; the Abuja-Kaduna Railway is a key railway line connecting the capital Abuja with Kaduna, promoting faster and more efficient movement of goods and people. Moreover, Chinese companies have also invested in numerous renewable energy projects in Nigeria, improving the local energy structure, such as the Mambilla Hydropower Project, which has increased Nigeria's power generation capacity. In addition, Chinese telecommunication companies have played a crucial role in expanding and upgrading Nigeria's telecommunications infrastructure, enabling Nigeria to gain wider access to mobile and internet services. "I hope that Chinese enterprises can invest more in Nigeria, especially in key areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, and energy, which are crucial for Nigeria's economic growth," said Ahmed. Although Chinese enterprises have made significant investments and progress in Nigeria, they still face some challenges. Ahmed pointed out that changes in government policies and regulations may affect Chinese investments in Nigeria, creating uncertainty and risks for Chinese enterprises. Furthermore, with an increasing number of foreign investors entering the local market, competition intensifies, especially in sectors such as telecommunications and manufacturing, which leads to challenges for Chinese enterprises in maintaining market share and profitability. In response, Ahmed proposed a series of solutions. He suggested that the governments of both sides should strengthen communication and coordination, promptly understand each other's policy intentions and changes, and adjust cooperation strategies accordingly. Ahmed believes that cultural exchange also helps eliminate differences and barriers in customs, traditions, and social norms, enhancing mutual understanding and respect between the people of the two countries. (Source: China Youth Daily Client)

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Interview with the Nigerian Trade Commissioner to China: Cooperation for mutual benefit, continuing to expand the China-Nigeria trade basket
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