The International Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs Associations held its first plenary session and the International Young Entrepreneurs' Economic and Trade Exchange Conference in Zhongshan City on September 24. Some 200 persons including leaders of young entrepreneur organizations and young entrepreneurs from 29 countries and regions, as well as young entrepreneurs from inside and outside Guangdong Province, gathered for on-site inspection and exchange to seek further development.

In the morning, the IAYEA held its first plenary session. In the afternoon, leaders of international young entrepreneurs organizations and entrepreneur representatives visited Vatti, Chant Group and the Star Alliance Global Brand Lighting Center for on-site inspection and exchange.

"This is the first I visit Zhongshan, an incredibly beautiful and livable place. I am really impressed by the Star Alliance," said Samia Abdulkadir, president of Ethiopian Youth Entrepreneurs Association, adding that she plans to introduce kitchen ware and lighting products from Zhongshan to Ethiopia tobenefit the local people there.