‘Jurin’ challenged Hainan’s deputy governor Pleasing the Mini-FTA, pushing exports in 2022 to grow 66.8%, aiming to add ‘Shenzhen-Yunnan’
At 11:30 a.m. on February 20 Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Said after discussion with Mr. Shen Danyang, Vice Governor of Hainan Province At the reception room on the 11th floor, the Office of the Permanent Secretary, the Ministry of Commerce that you are the Deputy Governor of Hainan Province or Hainan Dr. Shen Tan Yang and is also a member of the Chinese Communist Party Committee. met with him and discussed many matters
by Thai-Hainan relations The most concrete, the latest, is the mini-FTA between the Thai Ministry of Commerce and China’s Hainan Province on August 20, 2021, resulting in Thailand currently having 7 mini-FTAs with important cities or provinces and in the future. There are 6 more copies expected to be completed, all will be signed as soon as possible.
for discussion point one The Deputy Governor invited Thais to participate in the HAINAN EXPO on April 11-15, having participated twice before. At least 20 Thai entrepreneurs will be participating this year.
Second point Hainan invites Thai Ministry of Commerce to set up trade office to promote products in the province which he informed that the Ministry of Commerce has a commercial attache in Guangzhou in charge of Hainan Province But in the future, when the trade value increases, it is possible to set up an office in Hainan.
third point Informed the direction of leading Hainan Province to become a Hainan Free Trade Port or Special Economic Zone in the future. The development was divided into 3 phases. Phase one reduced tariffs on certain imported goods to zero. Starting with raw materials in 2021, the next step will be developed sequentially. Until aiming for Hainan to be the largest free trade port in the world
Mr. Jurin said he had asked Hainan to support 6 issues, namely the first issue. I want to continue with Mini FEA To develop more quickly In the past, there have been 4 trade negotiations, 3 entrepreneurial seminars, and 2 high-level officials’ meetings, resulting in an increase in the value of Thai exports to Hainan in 2022 by 66.8%. Exported to Hainan 10,465 million baht, important products such as rubber, fruits, chemicals and minerals, etc.
Second point proposed to negotiate the sale and purchase of goods between each other more often
third point exchange visits with each other
Fourth point Propose that Hainan facilitates Thai products to be in Hainan duty-free shops. He helped to carry out and introduce fashion products. Clothing and everyday items will be of interest to customers.
Fifth point Invite Hainan to send businessmen to 5 Thai trade fairs 1) STLYE Bangkok 2) TAPA on auto parts 3) THAIFEX-ANUGA ASIA on food 4) TILOG on logistics and 5 ) Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair on gems and jewelry
The sixth issue is proposed to set up two staff to link information between the Thai RCEP Center and the Hainan Business Service Center to exchange information to increase trade value between each other.
Mr. Jurin continued that today’s meeting was a great success. For the future that will continue to make money for both parties, the trade value between Thailand and Hainan in 2022 is worth 18,200 million baht, an increase of 91.9% after a 66.8% increase in mini-FT exports worth 10,465 million baht.
“China is still an important market for Thailand. that we need to pay special attention to Despite the export friction caused by the global economic slowdown Russo-Ukrainian war, inflation, etc. I think we must continue to focus on China as an important trading partner. The goal is to export to the Chinese market this year, plus 1%. Done with Hainan and Gansu, now with Shenzhen in a few days. Continue with Yunnan, ”said Mr. Jurin.
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