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African Diaspora Leaders Visit Zhongxin General to Explore Power Equipment Export Cooperation for African Markets

African diaspora leaders and Xingjin district officials group photo with Zhongxin General team — Chengdu Sichuan June 2026
On June 3, 2026, Mr. Feng Zhenyu (President, Tanzania Chinese Peaceful Reunification Association) and Mr. Gao Jian (Executive President, Côte d'Ivoire Chinese Peaceful Reunification Association) visited Zhongxin General's Sichuan headquarters to explore cooperation on power equipment exports to Africa — covering oil-immersed transformers, dry-type transformers, switchgear, and prefabricated substations.

June 3, 2026 — Chengdu, Sichuan, China

On the morning of June 3, 2026, Mr. Feng Zhenyu, President of the Tanzania Chinese Peaceful Reunification Association, and Mr. Gao Jian, Executive President of the Côte d’Ivoire Chinese Peaceful Reunification Association, paid a dedicated visit to Sichuan Zhongxin General Electric Energy Co., Ltd. at its headquarters in Xingjin District, Chengdu. The visit focused on in-depth discussions regarding the export of power distribution equipment to African markets.

The Zhongxin General team was represented by General Manager Zhang Shaokuan and the Head of the International Trade Department. Mr. Tang Hao, Standing Deputy Director of the Xingjin District United Front Work Department and Director of the District Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, also attended and joined the welcome reception.

African diaspora leaders and Xingjin district officials group photo with Zhongxin General team — Chengdu Sichuan June 2026
Group photo: Mr. Feng Zhenyu (President, Tanzania Chinese Peaceful Reunification Association), Mr. Gao Jian (Executive President, Côte d’Ivoire Chinese Peaceful Reunification Association), Mr. Tang Hao (Deputy Director, Xingjin District United Front Work Department), and the Zhongxin General team — June 3, 2026.

How the Meeting Came About

The visit grew directly out of a high-level overseas Chinese business matchmaking event held the previous day at the Chengdu Century City International Convention Center — the “Overseas Chinese Helping a Thousand Enterprises Go Global: One-on-One Business Matching” forum. The event was jointly organised by the Economic and Technology Department of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, the Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce, the Sichuan Provincial Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, and the Chongqing Municipal Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, with additional support from the China Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Association and multiple Sichuan provincial departments.

It was at this forum that General Manager Zhang Shaokuan first met Mr. Feng and Mr. Gao. The three found immediate common ground on the subject of power infrastructure development in Africa and agreed on the spot to continue the conversation at Zhongxin General’s facility the following morning.

Mr. Feng Zhenyu and Deputy Director Tang Hao in discussion at Zhongxin General meeting room — Chengdu June 2026
Mr. Feng Zhenyu, President of the Tanzania Chinese Peaceful Reunification Association, and Mr. Tang Hao, Standing Deputy Director of the Xingjin District United Front Work Department, in cordial discussion at Zhongxin General’s reception room — June 3, 2026.

Products, Technology and Factory Tour

During the formal meeting, Mr. Feng and Mr. Gao shared their experiences of many years working and building businesses across Africa, and their insights into how Chinese enterprises can integrate effectively into local African economies. General Manager Zhang Shaokuan responded with a systematic presentation of Zhongxin General’s core products and technical capabilities, covering oil-immersed and dry-type transformers, HV/MV/LV switchgear, prefabricated substations, the company’s R&D and engineering team credentials, its quality assurance system, and the large-scale energy storage production base currently under construction and scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2026.

Zhongxin General General Manager Zhang Shaokuan introducing laser cutting equipment to visiting African diaspora delegation — factory tour Chengdu
General Manager Zhang Shaokuan introducing the laser cutting equipment to the visiting delegation during the factory tour — Zhongxin General’s Sichuan manufacturing facility, June 3, 2026.
Zhongxin General General Manager Zhang Shaokuan explaining switchgear enclosure production process to visiting delegation — Sichuan factory
General Manager Zhang Shaokuan presenting the switchgear enclosure manufacturing process to the visiting African Chinese diaspora leaders — Zhongxin General’s Sichuan facility, June 3, 2026.

The formal meeting was followed by a factory tour, during which the delegation walked the production floor and saw Zhongxin General’s manufacturing capabilities first-hand — from transformer winding and core assembly through to switchgear enclosure fabrication. The entire exchange took place in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Zhongxin General GM introducing production equipment and Mr. Feng Zhenyu shaking hands with Deputy Director Tang Hao — African diaspora visit June 2026
Left: General Manager Zhang Shaokuan introducing production equipment to the visiting delegation. Right: Mr. Feng Zhenyu and Deputy Director Tang Hao in a warm handshake — Zhongxin General’s Sichuan facility, June 3, 2026.

Outcomes and Next Steps

Mr. Feng Zhenyu spoke highly of the broader forum event organised by the Sichuan Provincial Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, praising its thoughtful planning and the calibre of the participating enterprises, which he felt gave a strong representation of the overall industrial strength of Chengdu, Sichuan, and Chongqing.

Deputy Director Tang Hao extended a warm welcome to both visiting leaders on behalf of the Xingjin District government and affirmed that both the district government and local enterprises stand ready to provide full supporting services for any cooperation that follows.

Both sides engaged in detailed discussion of next steps and reached a clear consensus on moving cooperation forward. Zhongxin General’s power distribution equipment — including oil-immersed transformers, dry-type transformers, switchgear, and prefabricated substations — is well-positioned for African grid infrastructure projects, where demand for reliable, cost-effective, and internationally certified electrical equipment continues to grow.

About Zhongxin General

Sichuan Zhongxin General Electric Energy Co., Ltd. (ZHONGXIN GENERAL) is headquartered in Xingjin District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The company is a nationally designated “Little Giant” Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative enterprise and a National High-Tech Enterprise, engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of oil-immersed transformers, dry-type transformers, HV/MV/LV switchgear, prefabricated substations, and commercial and industrial energy storage systems. Products are exported to Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Latin America.

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Kevin Z

Kevin holds dual academic backgrounds in Electrical Engineering and English Language. He is a core member of two selective professional communities — a group of elite electrical engineers and a high-level ESL learning circle. With over 15 years of experience in international marketing and sales, Kevin currently serves as Director of International Trade at Zhongxin General.

Beyond his corporate role, Kevin is also a key member of a distinguished export business network based in Ningbo, Zhejiang — one of China’s most dynamic trade hubs. Through this circle of outstanding export enterprises, he gains deep exposure to best practices in business operations, management strategies, and global trade — insights he brings directly to his work and writing. Get in touch with Kevin by admin@zxtransformer.cn

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