Gaston, a post-90s man from Zambia, is often called “Boss GAI”, for he has been running his business in Hangzhou for two years.

In the past 6 years, Gaston has spent 4 years studying marketing in Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, and he opened a company in Xiacheng district (Hangzhou) after graduation. The firm, HANGZHOU SHIJIE IMPORT and EXPORT CO., LTD., namely covers businesses addressing retail, wholesale, imports and exports.

“It’s natural to meet some trouble for a foreigner to start a business in China, as I know nothing about the policies, where to find the most cost-effective work site, and how to get enough funds to staty a business and amid other difficulties. However, the problems have been successfully solved under the policy of the talent introduction plan in Cross-border Trading Town in Hangzhou, in accordance with Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation put forward by the Chinese Premier.”

When asked the secret of starting a business in China, Gaston always answers with a smile, “It’s better to select Hangzhou as a point to start a business.”