Consul General participated in the seminar for Investment and Trade Promotion among BRICS countries, organized by China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Zhejiang sub-council and Zhejiang Chamber of International Commerce in Hangzhou on 4 June 2013. The Seminar was presided by Ms. Wu Guiying, Chairwoman CCPIT Zhejiang sub-council and saw participation of more than 200 companies from Zhejiang province. Presentations were also made by other BRICS member states including Brazil, South Africa and Russia. The seminar was part of activities being organized by Zhejiang CCPIT to promote Chinese companies based in the province to explore opportunities for investments in BRICS countries. Mr. Xu Yong, vice president, CCPIT Zhejiang also participated in the seminar. See the CCPIT Zhejiang release http://www.ccpitzj.gov.cn/showpassage.php?id=1576&moduleID=2.