A new distribution center for Chinese goods will soon be established in Dominica as part of a bilateral trade agreement between the Chinese and Dominican governments. This was confirmed by Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, His Excellency Chu Maoming, who announced that the project is already in motion, with an agreement signed between Dominican and Chinese business entities. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Ambassador Maoming stated,
The distribution center of Chinese goods is a project that was agreed upon at the leadership level between China and Dominica. We are currently working with our Dominican partners to ensure its successful implementation.
Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, His Excellency Chu Maoming
The Ambassador revealed that a delegation from Zhejiang province, China, a region renowned for commodity trade, recently visited Dominica to discuss the project’s framework. However, specific details regarding the center’s location, scale, and expected product range remain undisclosed.
Economic analysts suggest the distribution hub could lower the costs of imported goods while creating new business opportunities. However, some local retailers and manufacturers have raised concerns about increased competition from Chinese imports, potentially affecting Dominican businesses.
The initiative aligns with China’s expanding economic footprint in the Caribbean, further strengthening trade ties between Beijing and Roseau. With Dominica’s ongoing development projects, including investments in infrastructure and tourism, the distribution center could boost accessibility to affordable consumer goods across the island.
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