JOHANNESBURG, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese products are stars at the ongoing Southern African International Trade Exhibition which is held in Johannesburg.
The exhibition which kicked off on Sunday and is to last till Tuesday see about 276 Chinese companies exhibiting their products.
"China is an important partner in this show," Gary Wright, one of the organizers of the event told Xinhua.
Wright said the Chinese products are popular with visitors thanks to their good qualities and reasonable prices, "Some people came to the exhibition specifically looking for Chinese products."
The exhibited Chinese products include machinery tools, construction materials, home and office decorations, etc.
Wright added some of the visitors are looking forward to establish long-term business relationships with the Chinese exhibitors.
Among the Chinese companies, Dongguan CXM Technology is exhibiting self-balancing scooter. Anna Wang, the company's sales manager told Xinhua many South Africans show great interests in the product.
"This is the first time our company take part in this exhibition, our products attract lots of people and we are seeing a great market potential,"she said.
Fumane Malavi, a South African businessman said he would like to distribute the scooter in the country.
"This self-balancing scooter is what we need for the future. We have many cycle lanes and malls where this kind of eco-friendly product could be highly in demand,"Malavi said.
Phindile Zulu, a South African fashion designer said she is impressed by many Chinese products at the show.
The Yoafeng Power Technology sales manager Huaming Xu said he hoped to clinch some deals before the show ends.
Xu, whose company produces generators, said many people are making inquiries.
"I am hoping to get some deals before the end of the exhibition. Many people have been coming and asking about our generators, some even asked to buy our samples," he said.
Sara Zhang, sales manager of Ningxia Wolfberry Goji Industry, which sells organic berry products hopes to explore the African market by kicking start businesses in South Africa.
Many Chinese companies who spoke to Xinhua said they expect to leave with deals or lead to follow-ups when they leave South Africa. Enditem
