1. THE IMPORTANCE OF CHINESE INVESTMENT IN MOZAMBIQUE Fernando Tonim UIA Representative for the African Portuguese Countries

2. Mozambique's Unique Selling Proposition What makes Mozambique so attractive to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)? THE IMPORTANCE OF CHINESE INVESTMENT IN MOZAMBIQUE

3. Commercial and diplomatic relationship between Mozambique and China China's focus on PALOP with Macao as a bridge THE IMPORTANCE OF CHINESE INVESTMENT IN MOZAMBIQUE

4. Chinese investment in Mozambique Current projects and FDI evolution since 1996 THE IMPORTANCE OF CHINESE INVESTMENT IN MOZAMBIQUE

5. – Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Decisive factor to enhance relationship between China and Mozambique THE IMPORTANCE OF CHINESE INVESTMENT IN MOZAMBIQUE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION

6. What makes Mozambique so attractive to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)? Social and Political Stability Favourable Location Member of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Excellent infrastructure and accessibility Mozambique's Unique Selling Proposition

7. What makes Mozambique so attractive to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)? Natural gateway to the Middle East, Mediterranean region and Asia Young population and workforce Huge reserves of natural resources Open and friendly environment for foreign investment Mozambique's Unique Selling Proposition

8. What makes Mozambique so attractive to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)? No risk of property expropriation The investment legislation is stable Attractive incentives established by law Mozambique's Unique Selling Proposition

9. Commercial and diplomatic relationship between Mozambique and China Commercial relationship Common swapped items Construction materials Manufactured goods Timber Minerals Agricultural products

10. Commercial and diplomatic relationship between Mozambique and China Commercial relationship China is the 3 rd main trading partner of Mozambique 2008: China's total investment reached 77 million dollars Mozambique's agricultural capacity improved 11,000 jobs created

11. Commercial and diplomatic relationship between Mozambique and China Diplomatic relationship China's focus on PALOP with Macao as a bridge 16th century: Macao and Mozambique became Portuguese colonies In 1999, Portugal return Macao to China “Forum Macao”: promotes business relationship between China and Mozambique in cooperation with their investment centres

12. Commercial and diplomatic relationship between Mozambique and China Diplomatic relationship China was the first state which officially recognized Mozambique's independence 2011: signature of 12 financial agreements New Center for Cooperation on Poverty Reduction China contributes to developing economic and human areas

13. Chinese Investment in Mozambique

15. FDI evolution since 1996 73 projects with a total investment around 230 million dollars Examples:

16. ADR – Decisive factor to enhance relationship between China and Mozambique Out-of-court methods create business.

17. ADR – Decisive factor to enhance relationship between China and Mozambique INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION ILMAI highly qualified over 100 people in mediation and arbitration in Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola and Mozambique CAIMA has two centres (Macao and Cape Verde) and runs a comprehensive network in all Portuguese Speaking Countries

18. A PROMISING FUTURE

19. THANK YOU 谢谢 Fernando Tonim UIA Representative for the African Portuguese Countries