By By: Staff Writer
Guangzhou, China – Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has made a direct pitch to Chinese enterprises to invest in Liberia’s agriculture, energy and manufacturing sectors, assuring them of government facilitation to establish operations in the country.
Koung made the call Monday, November 9, 2026, at a business exchange organized by the Guangzhou Office of the China-Africa Business Council at YuLong Fashion Plaza.
“Liberia is open for business, and I want to invite all of you sitting here,” the Vice President told participating enterprises, encouraging them to visit Liberia and pursue partnerships with local businesses.
The engagement brought together the Liberian delegation and Chinese companies with interests in agricultural production and processing, renewable energy, industrial development, construction, consumer goods and financial services.
VP Koung said his office will work with the Liberian Embassy in China to maintain contact with interested investors, understand their proposals and connect them to relevant agencies. He pledged support in navigating registration procedures and promoting a fair and secure business environment.
He marketed Liberia as a strategic base for reaching neighboring West African markets, citing its proximity to Guinea, Sierra Leone and Côte d’Ivoire.
“We are here to establish a bridge so we work together for both China and Liberia and Africa as a whole,” he said.
Agriculture dominated the discussions. Famsun representatives presented capabilities in grain storage, rice and flour milling, feed production, livestock farming, irrigation and food processing – opening avenues for talks on food security and value addition.
In energy, companies showcased solar and battery storage technologies for households, businesses and transportation, with one firm proposing cooperation with a Liberian university for technology transfer and training.
Other firms presented expertise in manufacturing, industrial parks, aluminum production, construction and retail distribution, while financial service providers outlined cross-border payment solutions.
Welcoming the delegation, Mr. Gong Wu, Standing Chairman of the China-Africa Business Council and Chairman of CHINESTAR Construction R&D Group, expressed willingness to connect member enterprises with Liberian institutions to advance practical investment discussions, emphasizing jobs, technology transfer and local production.
Co-Director of the Council’s Guangzhou Office and Chairman of YuLong Fashion Plaza, Mr. Wu Weihua, called for stronger commercial links and invited Liberian businesses to explore the Belt and Road Foreign Trade Integrated Service Platform of Guangzhou Specialized Markets. He proposed Liberia consider establishing an official commercial liaison point in Guangzhou.
Liberia’s Ambassador to China, H.E. Dudley McKinley Thomas, reaffirmed the Embassy’s readiness to support business connections.
The Liberian delegation included Dr. Macdonald Metzger, Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Vice President; Mr. Melvin S. Sendolo Garpeh, Special Envoy for Government and Investment; Mr. Moses Mooney, Director of Protocol; and Mr. Washington J. Wesley, Minister Counselor at the Liberian Embassy in China.
The Guangzhou engagement followed VP Koung’s participation in the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
