China Venezuela Chamber of Commerce and Industry
We are an information and business support hub for Venezuelan companies and entrepreneurs specialized in the Chinese market. We bring together Venezuelan companies with trade relationships in China and serve as a platform to strengthen and promote their activities in support of international trade and investment opportunities.
Our positioningChina and Venezuela hold an all-weather strategic partnership, built on mutual trust and mutual benefit — a solid political foundation for bilateral economic and trade cooperation. Under the Embassy's coordination and guidance, CCICV acts as the central service platform between both governments and their businesses, at a moment when Venezuela's gradual economic recovery is aligning Chinese companies' strengths with the country's real needs.
Our ObjectiveTo provide a forum for the exchange of experience on import and export between China and Venezuela. We promote trade, international investment, and policies and measures aimed at facilitating the international operations of companies from both countries.
Bilateral TradeChina is one of Venezuela's leading trading partners, which makes it essential to promote activities that strengthen commercial and industrial development between companies, entrepreneurs, and industry in both nations. We serve as a forum, advisory body, and organization to generate proposals and statements before the relevant specialized bodies.
Our PrinciplesThe profile of the companies and industries that make up the Chamber guarantees a relationship based on objective criteria, with an emphasis on contributing to the development and well-being of harmonious trade relations. We uphold the principles of respect for national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of nations, focusing on training, outreach, research, collaboration, and the promotion of binational trade opportunities.
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Who leads the Chamber
Official data from the Chamber's institutional profile. Individual photos are not yet available — they will be added once provided.
Jiang Wangbing
Chairman of the Chamber (China)
Director of the Americas Energy and Construction Group and vice president of the China-Venezuela Friendship Association. Coordinates the Chamber's overall strategic direction and builds a bridge for high-level dialogue between Chinese and Venezuelan businesses.
Ángel Ernesto Freytez
Executive President of the Chamber (Venezuela)
Senior Venezuelan foreign trade and investment expert, with more than twenty years of experience in local political and business circles. Drives the implementation of China-Venezuela bilateral cooperation projects.
Yorselis Urdaneta
Chamber Trustee (Venezuela)
Former assistant to Venezuela's Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade, HSK level six in Chinese. Independently leads the Chamber's internal oversight and risk control.
Secretaries General
Ma Xiaoli
Chinese Secretariat · Secretary General
Executive director of America Yunhang International Travel Service. In charge of day-to-day operations and coordination with the Chinese and Venezuelan communities.
Dester Abraham Rodríguez Godoy
Venezuelan Secretariat · Secretary General
Extensive experience in foreign trade, with a track record of successfully guiding and advising on the signing of investment agreements, procurement processes, and logistics services between Chinese and Venezuelan companies. Also leads the development of the Chamber's digital platform — membership management, company verification, and outreach to the Venezuelan business community.
Extended professional team
Sector vice presidents connecting Chinese industrial capacity with Venezuela's real needs — many of them directly represent leading companies in their sectors.
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Extended professional team
Sector vice presidents connecting Chinese industrial capacity with Venezuela's real needs — many of them directly represent leading companies in their sectors.
Chinese central management team
Li Hongfei
Executive Vice President (Liaoning)
Former executive president of Zhonggu Petrochemical. In charge of the Chamber's business expansion and external cooperation in the energy sector.
Infrastructure and energy
Zhang Jun
Vice President of Real Estate and Building Materials (Hebei)
Deputy General Manager of CNPC Petrochemical Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.
Ling Feng
Vice President of Infrastructure (Jiangxi)
President of Huacai International and president of the Jiangxi Chamber of Commerce in Venezuela.
Yang Guojia
Vice President of Oil (Shandong)
Former General Manager of KOC in Venezuela, vice president of Interraff for Latin America.
Yan Weiping
Vice President of Electricity (Hunan)
President of Guangzhou Dongheng Construction and Guangdong Ousen Construction, general contractor for the 50MW solar plant in Zulia, Venezuela.
Jiang Fucai
Vice President of Large Infrastructure and Steel Structures (Zhejiang)
General Manager of Southeast Grid in Venezuela.
Xia Xiaoyong
Vice President of Non-Ferrous Metal Mining (Hunan)
Executive President of Hainan Fuming Mining Investment Co., Ltd.
Deng Guogang
Vice President of Non-Metallic Mining (Hunan)
General Manager of Hainan Fuming Mining Investment Co., Ltd.
Advanced manufacturing and digital economy
Xie Zhiyi
Vice President of Machinery and Equipment (Chongqing)
President of Sany Heavy Industry for Latin America. Over ten years leading mechanical engineering projects in the region.
Wang Xiao
Vice President of Electronics (Shandong)
General Manager of OPPO Venezuela. Expert in local brand operations and the digital economy.
Zhang Xin
Vice President of Vehicles and Transportation (Beijing)
General Manager of Foton Motor Venezuela. Specialized in the expansion of commercial and new-energy vehicles.
Trade, agriculture and integrated services
Peng Yang
Bulk Trade (Hunan)
General Manager of Hong Kong Baishenglong Energy. Specialized in raw materials trade.
Yang Wen
Agriculture and Infrastructure Planning (Hunan)
Former Venezuela regional head of Sany Heavy Industry, with experience managing agricultural and forestry projects.
Zhou Jian
Fisheries Development (Heilongjiang)
General Manager of POSEIDON FISHERIES, dedicated to developing fishery resources.
Xiao Li
Manufacturing and Services to the Chinese Community (Hunan)
General Manager of Changsha Integrated Services in Venezuela — hospitality, restaurants and entertainment.
Wu Guozhen
Young Representative of the Chinese Community (Guangdong)
Specialized in manufacturing and connecting with the Chinese community in Venezuela.
Wang Bing
Cultural and Educational Exchange (Sichuan)
Former associate professor at Shanghai University of International Business and Economics. Supports intercultural communication and talent development.
A binational council, on equal footing
The Chamber operates under a dual-block system (China and Venezuela) that guarantees equal rights and interests for both sides and joint decision-making.
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Chinese representatives
Political and business leaders, representing Chinese interests.
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Venezuelan representatives
Local industry leaders, facilitating resource connections.
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Members of the Joint Decision-Making Council
Parallel dual track, equitable governance structure.
President
Oversees overall strategy and guides the direction of development.
Executive Vice President
Assists the president on key matters and handles core business.
Director
Handles the council's daily work and coordinates resources across the board.
Vice President
Divided by industry or function, in charge of specific areas of work.
Council Member
Participates in council decisions and offers professional guidance.
Why it works: a "dual-engine" model
Chinese team — the solid backing
Connects political dividends, industrial clusters, and supply networks, resolving resource and strategic-direction issues at the source for companies expanding abroad.
Venezuelan team — the trusted guide
Masters local commercial law and government relations, protecting stable operations and removing cultural and institutional barriers.
This model breaks down resource barriers between China and abroad, achieving a cycle of solid backing behind the scenes and precise execution on the front line — reducing risk and trial-and-error costs, with a "1+1 > 2" effect for companies expanding into Venezuela.
Under the Embassy's coordination, an honorary advisory level brings together former officials and prominent figures from both countries — former ministers, former central bank governors, and retired senior military officers — who provide strategic guidance and resource support without taking part in day-to-day operations.
Our service model
5 core business lines
- Market intelligence and business information — trends, policy dividends, and investment opportunities.
- Business connections and network building — B2B negotiations and delegation exchanges.
- Policy promotion and advocacy — a communication channel between businesses and governments.
- Trade fair support and promotion — booth planning and on-site business matchmaking.
- Legal advisory and compliance support — authorized consulting and regulatory review.
What each member company gains
- A precise channel of business intelligence, with exclusive first-hand market dynamics.
- A powerful connection network with governments, chambers, and companies from both countries.
- Professional risk-avoidance service — compliance consulting and early warning.
- Meaningful brand enhancement, with presence at international summits and exchanges.
Concrete results, not just intentions
In effect since November 2025
New direct China-Venezuela maritime route
The vessel De Xin Yi Da connects Tianjin directly with Puerto Cabello and La Guaira. Transshipment through the U.S., Mexico, or Panama used to take up to 90 days; the direct route brings that down to an estimated 20 to 30 days, depending on each voyage's operating conditions.
Source: Radio Miraflores, RT en Español (November 2025).
Signing of the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
China and Venezuela officially signed the Agreement on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments, building a stable and transparent legal framework for bilateral business cooperation.
Real presence of major Chinese companies
Beyond the figures, there are concrete projects on the ground: PetroChina has a long-standing presence in Venezuela's energy sector through partnerships in the Orinoco Belt, and Foton runs its own assembly plant in the country. JAC Motors, for its part, already produces at a rate of 50 vehicles a day in Venezuela, with new models (Nevado JS4, Tepuy JS6, Aventura T9) and a nationwide network of 16 dealerships.
Where China-Venezuela cooperation is headed
Three fronts where the Chamber is focusing its work in the years ahead.
Deepen cooperation in advantaged industries
Connecting Chinese production capacity with Venezuela's real needs, establishing localized production bases in automotive manufacturing and mechanical equipment, and deepening industrial chain synergy.
Embrace the digital economy
Led by 5G technology, helping Chinese tech companies open local markets in smart cities, cross-border e-commerce, and internet services.
Expand into new business domains
Breaking past the limits of traditional energy trade by driving two-way trade in agricultural products, light consumer goods, and electromechanical equipment — non-oil categories that diversify the bilateral relationship.
Board of Directors entities
Some of the leading companies that are part of the Chamber's Board of Directors on the Chinese side.
SANY Heavy Industry — Chairman-level Board entity
CRRC — Presidency-level entity
Energy China (中国能建) — Chairman-level Board entity
Foton Motor — Board member entity
Southeast Group (东南) — Board member entity
CNPC — Represented in the Real Estate and Construction Materials Vice Presidency
OPPO — Represented in the Electronic Information Vice Presidency