Guangdong Province: China�s gateway to the world :: Mmegi Online

Shanghai and Beijing are the two cities that ring a bell whenever China is mentioned. Both cities are often cited as evidence of China’s economic success story but some may wonder where China’s business hub actually lies. Staff Writer, MPHO MOKWAPE* recently took a visit to China’s largest exporter and importer of goods, Guangdong Province, the Oriental giant’s gateway to the world

The textile and apparel industry has really taken off in Africa and in Botswana as well, especially with the latest blossoming of small retailers and individuals importing tonnes of material from countries such as China at very low prices.

Today, the textile and apparel industry in Botswana is heavily supported by Chinese imports at both formal and informal retail level, from the shiny super-mall department stores, to the street clothing vendors.

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