Penza, 29 May 2017. PenzaNews. Five Chinese companies expressed interest in collaboration with the Penza region as a result of the visit of the regional delegation to the People's Republic of China in May. This was reported by the first deputy chairman of the government – the gubernatorial and regional government staff chief Larisa Ryabikhina.

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"As far as their interests are concerned, these are wood and wooden products, a confectionery cluster, tea production issues, construction materials, [...] agricultural products and technology," she specified during an action meeting that was held in the regional parliament on Monday, May 29.

Larisa Ryabikhina noted that this refers to both import and export of products.

According to her, Chinese manufacturers will be able to deliver artificial stone, ceramic tile and mushrooms to the Penza region, as well as to organize transport logistics.

She added that during negotiations with the JCS “Penza region development corporation” one of the firms expressed an intention to discuss details of possible collaboration through videoconferencing. Firm representatives plan to continue communication during a visit of the regional delegation to the province Anhui in June.