China to Aid Venezuelan Socio-Productive Plans http://www.insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2011/april/19/latinamerica11041901.htm

Chinese experts will assist Venezuela in the implementation of socio-productive projects, mainly oriented to make the best use of raw materials, official sources announced on Monday.The initiative was revealed by Adriana Tovar, Deputy Minister of Follow-up and Management of the Ministry of the Peopleâ�Ös Power for Sciences, Technology and Intermediate Industries during a tour of Zulia state by a delegation from the China Development Bank.Tovar termed strategic the assistance offered by China, which will contribute to increase and diversify the levels of production to make them available to the people.

Since its arrival to Venezuela last week, the Chinese delegation has toured several businesses located in different states, including cement factories and technological and mechanical organizations.The agenda included a tour of the Venezuelan Glass Inc. and the San Agustin Cable Car System, where Chinese experts were informed about their operation.At the end of their stay in Venezuela, the Chinese delegation, led by Xiao Zhiming, Deputy Director of China Development Bankâ�Ös Department of Planning, will draft a general document of assistance in the field of planning.