Venezuela began training on Special Economic Zones in China

Published at: 15/10/2026 05:25 PM

A commission of Venezuelan officials is participating in a training program in Shenzhen, China, on foreign investment and the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZ), organized by the Ministry of People's Power for Foreign Trade of the People's Republic of China.

The information was provided by the sole authority of the Special Economic Zone of the state of La Guaira, Marcos Meléndez, who explained that the program began this Thursday, October 15 with an opening class chaired by the president of the Shenzhen Association for the Promotion of Economic and Technical Cooperation with Foreign Countries, Fan Xiandong, reported Venezolana de Televisión.

The training includes master classes and technical visits to companies and organizations in Shenzhen, a city renowned for its technological development and international economic activity.

“Shenzhen is a world reference for the progress of the reform and opening of the People's Republic of China and today it opens its doors to us within the framework of its policy of mutual collaboration with Latin America and its relations with Venezuela,” said Meléndez.

The commission is composed of the sole authority of the Special Economic Zone of the state of La Guaira, Marcos Meléndez; Samir Al Attrach of the state of Nueva Esparta; Ali Padrón of the Island of La Tortuga and Pablo Carrillo of the state of Aragua. Officials from the Ministry of People's Power for Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Government of the Capital District also participate.

The training will run until November 3, 2026 and is part of the preparatory activities for the international meeting of leaders in economic matters to be held this year in Shenzhen.

Mazo News Team