China beefs up presence at Havana trade fair (2)

The company started supplying Cuba with cars six years ago, carving a niche for its vehicles in the Cuban market, especially in the tourism services sector.

New at this year's fair are the company's minibuses for public transport, which show great potential for the national market.

Beijing North Star, already well known in Cuba, is featuring its range of solar-powered lamps and heaters among other products.

Visitors to the fair appear to be particularly drawn to the Chinese-built construction machinery, home appliances and electronics.

The trade fair, which started Sunday and ends this Saturday at the 16,000-square-meter exposition space Expocuba, brings together more than 3,000 businesspeople, representing 1,500 foreign companies from 62 countries. More than 100 Cuban companies are also taking part in the fair.

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