Bridge Africa and China —on a curated business mission.
Register for guided business visits and tours to verified manufacturers, factory floors, and trade fairs. Built for African owners, executives, importers, and investors who want introductions that actually close deals.
Limited slots. Applications reviewed weekly — early registration preferred for visa processing.
Who we are
A business visit, sourcing, and facilitation partner — built around the China–Africa corridor.
Shang You designs and runs business visits and tours, connects African owners and executives to verified Chinese manufacturers, and provides the advisory, logistics, and language support that turn introductions into closed deals.
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Curated, not transactional
Every delegate is matched to factories and partners based on their declared sector, not bulk lists.
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Across the deal lifecycle
From visa support and translation to sourcing, verification, and procurement after the trip.
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Built for African buyers
Specialised for importers, manufacturers, and investors who want to do business with China on their own terms.
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Our promise
“You arrive with intent. You leave with verified partners, signed terms, and a plan to ship.”
What we do
Three core services, woven into one mission.
Business Visit & Tour
Curated, end-to-end tours to China timed around major trade fairs. Visa, flights, hotels, factory visits, interpreters — handled.
Learn moreSourcing & Supplier Verification
Find the right manufacturer, then verify them. On-site inspections, due diligence, sample handling, and quality control.
Learn moreBusiness Facilitation
Matchmaking, negotiation support, import advisory, procurement, and post-trip relationship management.
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Wraparound support
- Visa & travel support
- Translation & negotiation
- Quality control
- Procurement support
- Market research & data insights
China — three cities,one curated commercial expedition.
Each mission is timed around the Canton Fair and built around the Pearl River Delta — the densest manufacturing corridor in the world. You won't see it from a tour bus. You'll see it from inside the factories.
- Days 1–4
01 · Guangzhou
Wholesale & logistics hub
- Canton Fair access
- Wholesale matchmaking
- Logistics & freight introductions
- Days 5–7
02 · Shenzhen
Tech, electronics & mobility
- Electronics manufacturers
- Mobility (EV, hybrid, CNG)
- Automation & hi-tech
- Days 8–10
03 · Foshan
Construction & furnishings
- Building materials & profiles
- Furniture & prefab
- Heavy manufacturing
Benefits of joining
What you actually get when you join a Shang You mission.
Not a sightseeing trip dressed up as B2B. A working expedition with verified introductions, expert support, and a path to ship.
What a working trip looks like
Pearl River port at dusk — your container leaving in a week, not a quarter.
Pre-screened factories
Every site visit is vetted in advance — capability, capacity, compliance.
On-the-ground due diligence
Independent inspectors verify quality, certifications, and trading history before you sign anything.
Sector-matched introductions
Meetings are built around your declared sector and target product — no generic showroom tours.
Visa, flights & logistics
Letter of invitation, visa processing, group transport, and 4–5★ accommodation — all coordinated.
Translation & negotiation
Mandarin-English interpreters who understand industry vocabulary, not just words.
After-trip facilitation
Procurement, payment, freight, and ongoing supplier relationship management once you’re back home.
Success stories
What delegates say after they ship.
“Shang You took us inside the right factories, not just any factories. We came back with three signed supplier agreements and a sourcing plan we’re still running today.”
Adaeze Okafor
Managing Director, Okafor Trading Co.
Construction materials
“The translation and negotiation support paid for the trip on its own. We renegotiated container terms on the second day and saved on our first import order.”
Chima Obi
Founder, Chima Mobility
Mobility & vehicles
“From visa processing to factory floors to the farewell dinner, every detail was handled. I focused on the conversations that actually mattered.”
Dr. Amina Hassan
CEO, Hassan Medical Group
Medical equipment imports
Partners & logistics support
Backed by a curated network of freight, finance, and on-the-ground partners.
- Atlas Freight
- Pearl River Logistics
- Sino-African Chamber
- Lagos Trade Council
- Mandarin Bridge
- Visa Direct NG
- Canton Customs House
- Sino-Lagos Bank
- Atlas Freight
- Pearl River Logistics
- Sino-African Chamber
- Lagos Trade Council
- Mandarin Bridge
- Visa Direct NG
- Canton Customs House
- Sino-Lagos Bank
Placeholder partner names — real logos & partner identities replace these as logistics agreements are signed.
Frequently asked questions
Answers, before you ask.
Ready to elevate your business?
Reserve your seat on the next Shang You mission.
Limited to 25 delegates per cohort. Applications reviewed weekly — early registration is strongly preferred for visa processing.