Lord is introducing the products that South Africa Exhibition promotes. Photo by Qi Hao

Abdul is talking with the reporter from dbw. Photo by Qi Hao

“I want to see the equipment that Chinese auto repair factories use and also display the advanced equipment of South Africa.” Abdul from South Africa expressed to the reporter that participating in the HTF is their first travel experience to China in the South Africa Exhibition Area, B Hall of the 22nd Harbin Economic Trade Fair. The main purpose is to communicate and study.

Lord is an architecture teacher in a University of South Africa. He introduced that the most special architecture was that of Cape Holland. The features of this architecture are white walls, thatching and long rooms. The multi-culture of Africa, Europe and Asia reflects well in the architecture. Lord is very interested in Chinese architecture; he thinks China devotes particular care when it comes to structures.

Abdul is the boss of an auto repair company. He wants to communicate with Chinese colleagues in technology at the HTF and share ideas. He expressed China had many co-operations with South Africa. He wanted to promote products and study the advanced experiences of China with chances at the HTF. Referring to Harbin, Abdul said: “I heard ice sculptures and snow sculptures in Harbin were very beautiful. But I don’t know if I can adapt to the cold weather.”