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Africa-China Export Proposition
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Africa-China Export Solutions

For African businesses seeking new international markets for trade, China is a land of opportunity, however, China’s complex regulatory environment can result in significant challenges for would-be exports. So, why not let us assist? Our Africa-China Trading Solution (ACTS) is a first-of-its-kind and helps to simplify cross-border trading and streamline the entire process.

Some of the benefits

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Gain market access

We can provide you with market intelligence and pre-screening for export opportunities to China
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Navigate regulatory requirements

Assistance from our vetted partners to help you complete documentation to become a verified exporter to China
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Safe and secure payments

Seamless and secure international banking platform to receive your export payments from China
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Trade finance

Pre-export financing, payment facilitation and collections to help mitigate the risk of cross-border payments
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Gain market access

We can provide you with market intelligence and pre-screening for export opportunities to China
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Navigate regulatory requirements

Assistance from our vetted partners to help you complete documentation to become a verified exporter to China
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Safe and secure payments

Seamless and secure international banking platform to receive your export payments from China
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Trade finance

Pre-export financing, payment facilitation and collections to help mitigate the risk of cross-border payments
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What you get

Obtaining approval as an exporter to China can be tricky and involves a series of steps and regulatory requirements that are far more complex than those required for exporting to other regions – and the significant language represents a further challenge.

That’s why having a trusted partner to help you navigate the entire export process is critical for the successful expansion of your business into the Chinese market.

Our Africa-China Trading Solution (ACTS), in partnership with the world’s largest bank, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and an extensive network of vetted export partners, can assist your business by:

  • Connecting you to reputable Chinese importers
  • Providing assistance in navigating the regulatory requirements
  • Helping you overcome language barriers through access to staff fluent in English and Mandarin
  • Enabling you to register your products on our e-commerce platform (utilised by ICBC’s vast customer base) and a host of other e-commerce and online marketing platforms
  • Getting assistance from our partners with marketing and distribution in China to enable you to reach more consumers and scale your business

We can also assist you with:

  • Trade finance to enable you to expand your operations
  • Access to Renminbi currency to reduce costs associated with multiple currency conversions
  • Issuing of Letters of Credit and Guarantees
  • Insurance and logistic solutions
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Obtaining approval as an exporter to China can be tricky and involves a series of steps and regulatory requirements that are far more complex than those required for exporting to other regions – and the significant language represents a further challenge.

That’s why having a trusted partner to help you navigate the entire export process is critical for the successful expansion of your business into the Chinese market.

Our Africa-China Trading Solution (ACTS), in partnership with the world’s largest bank, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and an extensive network of vetted export partners, can assist your business by:

  • Connecting you to reputable Chinese importers
  • Providing assistance in navigating the regulatory requirements
  • Helping you overcome language barriers through access to staff fluent in English and Mandarin
  • Enabling you to register your products on our e-commerce platform (utilised by ICBC’s vast customer base) and a host of other e-commerce and online marketing platforms
  • Getting assistance from our partners with marketing and distribution in China to enable you to reach more consumers and scale your business

We can also assist you with:

  • Trade finance to enable you to expand your operations
  • Access to Renminbi currency to reduce costs associated with multiple currency conversions
  • Issuing of Letters of Credit and Guarantees
  • Insurance and logistic solutions
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