On the morning of 1st August, 2025, the "Yuhua District National Import Trade Promotion and Innovation Demonstration Zone Progress Conference and 2025 Foreign Trade Training Session" was successfully held in Yuhua District, Changsha. Hosted by the People's Government of Yuhua District, the event gathered officials from Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce, Changsha Municipal Commerce Bureau, and Yuhua District government, as well as representatives from key enterprises and industry associations. CAMCO PAN-AFRICA TRADING CENTER (CHANGSHA) LTD. (hereinafter referred to as CAMCO Changsha), a subsidiary of CAMCO Group, participated as a key attendee.
Hunan Posts Robust H1 2025 Import Growth; Unveils Africa Trade Support in August
At the conference, the Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce announced that the province's total imports had reached 102.18 billion RMB in the first half of 2025, of which 19.32 billion RMB was imported in June alone, a year-on-year increase of 14.9%. The department further revealed that specific policies supporting trade with African markets are set to be introduced in August to provide targeted support measures for enterprises engaged in African imports.
Policy Insights & Overseas Safety Training: Supporting Global Business Growth
The District Commerce Bureau outlined key policies, including import trade zones and cross-border e-commerce initiatives, to help businesses align with regulatory frameworks. Experts from Hunan 12Square Safety Consulting shared risk mitigation strategies for overseas operations, covering compliance and emergency protocols.
Learning to Grow: CAMCO Changsha's Exploration in Africa Trade Opportunities
By leveraging the policy guidance and insights from the conference, CAMCO Changsha will explore opportunities to apply best practices in Africa-related trade. The company aims to align its import strategies with regulatory requirements while strengthening compliance frameworks to enhance operational efficiency in the African market, thereby contributing to the development of Hunan-Africa trade cooperation.
