Chinanews.com, Beijing, May 25th, title: Deeply cultivating the new opportunities of the “Belt and Road” China Bus Speeds up “Interconnection”
Chinanews reporter Jin Xu
“The ‘Belt and Road’ initiative has promoted trade exchanges and investment cooperation between China and countries along the route, and also provided opportunities for Chinese companies to ‘go overseas’.” Jin Shoulin, general manager of Xiamen Golden Dragon International Trade Co., Ltd., has a deep understanding of this.
The picture shows King Long buses operating in Uzbekistan.Photo provided by the interviewee
2023 is the tenth anniversary of the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative. Over the past ten years, cooperation projects between China and countries along the Belt and Road in various fields such as economy, trade, industry, and infrastructure have continued to take root, and Chinese enterprises have also participated in more diverse and innovative forms.
“Uzbekistan is an important country along the ‘Belt and Road’. One month ago, our company delivered 200 BRT buses with a specification of 18 meters to Uzbekistan, and they have been put into operation on the main lines of the capital Tashkent. In an interview with a reporter from Chinanews.com, Jin Shoulin said that this is the first time that Uzbekistan has introduced a large number of BRT models, and it is also the largest BRT bus order delivered by a Chinese bus company in a country along the “Belt and Road” since the beginning of the year.
“It is a great thing to be able to provide local people with a safe and convenient travel experience.” Jin Shoulin told reporters that King Long was first exported to the Uzbekistan market in 2008. Various uncertainties such as differences, as well as challenges brought about by the local market environment, consumption habits and technical standards. But he firmly believes that high-quality products, technology and high-quality services can become a window for local people to understand and experience Chinese brands.
The picture shows King Long buses operating in Uzbekistan.Photo provided by the interviewee
“After receiving the order, we immediately sent a team to conduct an in-depth local inspection. We conducted a full investigation on the local road conditions and customer usage habits within nearly a month.” Jin Shoulin said that Tashkent is known as the “Sun City”. The high-power radiator copes with the local high temperature and dry climate; the equipment of the imported automatic transmission makes it easier for the driver to control the vehicle; a wheelchair area and a call button are also added in the car to facilitate the travel of the disabled.
In Jin Shoulin’s view, in the face of the differences in customer needs in countries and regions along the “Belt and Road”, Chinese companies need to dig deep into market demand and provide personalized and customized services in R&D, production and sales. At the same time, it will win reputation and recognition for Chinese brands.”
“It can be said that our company is the witness, participant and beneficiary of the joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’.” Jin Shoulin said that under the framework of the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative, the cooperation between China and Central Asian countries has continued to deepen, providing Chinese enterprises with ‘Going to sea’ provides a wider space. “We will continue to improve our brand innovation capabilities in the future, stick to our quality commitments, win more respect and love for ‘Made in China’, and speed up ‘Interconnection’.” (End)
