Trade & Investment Mission

The Gambia — Trade & Investment Mission to China.

A GCBC-led delegation to the 140th Canton Fair, connecting Gambian enterprises with Chinese manufacturers, investors and technology partners.

Proposed theme: “The Gambia–China Partnership: From Trade to Investment, Industrialisation and Sustainable Development.”

第140届中国进出口商品交易会

140th Canton Fair — Autumn Session

Dates15 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
Host cityGuangzhou, PR China
DelegationGambia China Business Council
EligibilityPaid-up GCBC members
RegistrationGCBC registers members to attend
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Why join the mission

Introductions that become agreements.

The mission is designed to convert meetings into concrete outcomes — supply agreements, joint ventures and investment mandates.

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Meet manufacturers

Establish supplier and buyer relationships between Gambian and Chinese enterprises across priority sectors.

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Structure ventures

Explore joint ventures between Chinese manufacturers and Gambian firms, with GCBC facilitating throughout.

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Source technology

Identify equipment and technology partners to localise production and transfer know-how back home.

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Promote women-led firms

Champion women-owned and women-led enterprises through the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce.

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Open the gateway

Position The Gambia as the commercial gateway to the wider ECOWAS and AfCFTA markets.

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Sign mandates

Convert the fair's meetings into MOUs, supply agreements and project-development mandates.

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Registration fees

Two ways to travel with the delegation.

Participation in the mission is reserved for paid-up members of GCBC. Fees are quoted in Gambian Dalasi (GMD).

Paid-up members
D12,500 / delegate
  • Registered by GCBC to attend the Canton Fair
  • Delegation programme & matchmaking
  • Preferential member rate
Non-members
D25,000 / delegate
  • Registration to attend the Canton Fair
  • Delegation programme access
  • Option to join GCBC at the member rate
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Services provided by GCBC

What the council arranges for you.

The following logistical support is coordinated by the GCBC secretariat for registered delegates.

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Visa application assistance

Support with the visa application process for the People's Republic of China.

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Flight bookings

Assistance with arranging and booking flights for the delegation.

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Hotel accommodation

Assistance with securing hotel accommodation in Guangzhou for the mission period.

Please note: visa support covers the application process only. Approval remains at the discretion of the relevant authorities.

Register your interest

Reserve your place on the mission.

Tell us about your enterprise and we'll confirm eligibility, fees and the next steps to travel with the delegation to Guangzhou.

Telephone+220 997 8829
Resident rep · GuangzhouPa Sheikh Jobe

Submitting opens a pre-filled registration email to the GCBC secretariat ([email protected]) in your email app.