China Trade Fair 2005, the first major trade fair of Chinese products in Nepal, kicked off Friday in Kathmandu to introduce quality products from China and the fast pace of China's development to the Nepalese people.

The four-day trade fair on April 15-18 is co-organized by the Chinese Embassy to Nepal and Nepal-China Executives Council, a non- governmental and non-profit organization aimed at promoting trade, investment and exchanges between the two countries.

Leading products from a broad range of categories, including automobiles, motorcycles, furniture, home appliances, electronic products, mobile phones and machinery, are showcased at the fair.

Chinese investors interested in investing in hydro-electric projects and factories in Nepal are attending the fair, which also includes fashion show and food festival.

The trade fair is being organized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and China.

Source: Xinhua