EARLIER in May, the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA’s entry into the South African market was successfully hosted at the company’s Coega plant. Present at the event were Hanjie Hu, chief consultant of FAW Group Corporation overseas affairs; Changxin Yu, member of the party committee and executive vice president of FAW Trucks; and Changchun Leng, general manager of FAW Trucks overseas product line.
Government officials from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of South Africa, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), Eastern Cape Province, and Mandela City, as well as representatives from Chinese-funded enterprises in South Africa, supportive dealers of FAW Trucks’ development, representatives of major clients, and members of the media collectively bore witness to this momentous occasion.
Addressing guests at the event, Ebrahim Patel, DTIC minister and Yu Liu, minister-counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of South Africa, unequivocally commended the pivotal role FAW Trucks played in its pioneering efforts in the South African market and fostering local employment and social development. They lauded FAW SA as a beacon of excellence in China-SA collaboration, citing its remarkable achievements and proactive social responsibility, which have made substantial contributions to the economic prosperity and societal advancement of South Africa.
In his address, representing China FAW Group, Hanjie Hu extended gratitude to the South African government and longstanding partners for their continuous support towards the operational growth of FAW SA. He underscored that the 30th anniversary signifies not only a culmination but also a new beginning. Hu affirmed China FAW’s commitment to intensify investments in southern Africa, thereby augmenting contributions to the Belt and Road Initiative and fostering the development of the southern African region.
For three decades, FAW Trucks has diligently cultivated its presence in South Africa, resulting in the establishment of a comprehensive production, sales, and service network across southern Africa. The company boasts over 30 strategically positioned sales and service channels throughout South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia, solidifying its regional footprint. Furthermore, its investment in spare parts distribution centres and customer service facilities ensures comprehensive aftersales support throughout the network. Focused on both traction and freight markets, FAW Trucks has implemented a holistic marketing approach along the entire value chain, tailored to meet the diverse needs of southern African clientele. Through the provision of efficient and reliable comprehensive transportation solutions, the company will continue to add impetus to drive sustained progress and development in the region.
