《中国化妆品》杂志专访苏里南驻华大使

China Cosmetics Review interviewed Ambassador of Suriname to China.

苏里南驻华大使张碧芬，对两国经贸关系给出了高度的评价，并且发出了热情的经贸合作往来邀请。

Pick Fung Ho-Chong, Ambassador of Suriname to China, at the Embassy of Suriname in China highly spoke of the bilateral economic and trade relations between the two countries and extended a warm economic and trade cooperation invitation.

作者 | 张瑞杰

拍摄剪辑 | 宫健

“我们两国之间彼此尊重、互相理解，关系越来越牢固。《中国化妆品》杂志助力中国化妆品企业出海的倡议非常好，衷心欢迎中国化妆品企业到苏里南投资兴业。”

"The relationship between our two countries is growing stronger with mutual respect and understanding. China Cosmetics Review's initiative to help Chinese cosmetics companies go overseas is very good. We sincerely welcome Chinese cosmetics companies to invest in Suriname."

近日，《中国化妆品》杂志在苏里南驻华大使馆，专访了苏里南驻华大使张碧芬，她对两国经贸关系给出了高度的评价，并且发出了热情的邀请。

Recently, China Cosmetics Review interviewed Pick Fung Ho-Chong, Ambassador of Suriname to China, at the Embassy of Suriname in China. She highly spoke of the bilateral economic and trade relations between the two countries and extended a warm invitation.

在专访中，张碧芬大使为记者介绍了苏里南的风土人情、加共体的经贸政策、与中国悠久的交往历史，还针对中国化妆品行业发展未来与苏里南的投资机会、经贸往来，给出了自己的建议和鼓励。

During the interview, Ambassador Pick Fung Ho-Chong introduced the local customs of Suriname, CARICOM economic and trade policies, and the long history of exchanges with China. She also gave her own suggestions and encouragement for Chinese cosmetics to go overseas and for future investment, economic and trade exchanges with Suriname.

她很高兴《中国化妆品》杂志能助力中国化妆品企业出海发展，同时也希望《中国化妆品》杂志能够作为桥梁和纽带，进一步促进两国的经贸交往。

She is glad that China Cosmetics Review can help Chinese cosmetics companies to develop overseas, and also hopes that China Cosmetics Review can serve as a bridge and link to further promote economic and trade exchanges between the two countries.

《中国化妆品》杂志专访苏里南驻华大使

苏里南和加共体都对投资和商业机会敞开大门

Both Suriname and CARICOM are opening doors to investment and business opportunities

关于苏里南，张碧芬大使介绍说：“苏里南是南美洲东北部的一个国家，有多元化的人口。历史上，苏里南人由来自非洲、中国、印度、印度尼西亚、欧洲、和当地土著，是一个由许多类型人口组成的国家。这里是多语言、多元文化的国家，人称“小联合国” 。苏里南还被称为南美洲隐藏的“宝藏之地”，是因为苏里南有得天独厚的自然资源，比如黄金、铝土，还有最近发现的高质量的石油、天然气资源。”

Talking about Suriname, Ambassador Pick Fung Ho-Chong said, "Suriname is a country in the northeastern part of South America with a diverse population. Historically, Surinamese people have come from Africa, China, India, Indonesia, Europe and the indigenous people. Surinamese people are a country made up of many types of people. This is a multi-lingual, multi-cultural country, known as the "Little United Nations." Suriname is also known as the Hidden Treasure Land of South America . It has natural resources such as gold, bauxite, and recently discovered high quality of oil, gas resources."

她说，“苏里南还是加勒比共同体国家之一（加共体CARICOM），为了促进加共体国家之间的贸易往来，加共体制定了很多贸易协定，其中非常著名且重要的是查瓜拉马斯贸易协定。不管是苏里南还是加共体国家，都对投资、商业机会敞开大门。”

"Suriname is also one of the Caribbean Community countries (CARICOM), and in order to promote trade between the CARICOM countries, there are a number of trade agreements in CARICOM, one of the most famous and important is the Treaty of Chaguaramas. Both Suriname and CARICOM countries are open to investment and business opportunities.", she said.

据商务部网站信息显示，加共体是由15个加勒比国家和地区组成的区域性经济合作组织。1973年8月1日正式成立，总部设在圭亚那首都乔治敦。加共体基本宗旨是发展本地区工农业生产，协调成员国的外交政策，加强在经济、贸易、卫生、文化、教育、通讯等各个领域的合作。成员国之间相互开放市场，取消区内贸易壁垒，实现地区经济的一体化。查瓜拉马斯贸易协定始于1973年，之后不断发展。该协定允许商品、服务、人员、资金在加共体内的成员国间自由流动，实行统一的经济和贸易政策以形成一个统一的大经济区。

According to the website of the Ministry of Commerce, CARICOM is a regional economic cooperation organization composed of 15 Caribbean countries and regions. Officially established on August 1, 1973, it is headquartered in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. The basic purpose of CARICOM is to develop industrial and agricultural production in the region, coordinate the foreign policies of member states and strengthen cooperation in various fields, including economy, trade, health, culture, education and communication. The member countries should open their markets to each other, remove intra-area trade barriers and realize regional economic integration. The Treaty of Chaguaramas began in 1973 and has grown since then. The agreement allows for the free movement of goods, services, people and money among the member states of the CARICOM, with unified economic and trade policies to form a single large economic area.

《中国化妆品》杂志专访苏里南驻华大使

苏里南及整个加勒比地区化妆品发展前景广阔

Suriname and the Caribbean region have broad development prospects for cosmetics

谈到化妆品，张碧芬大使说：“苏里南有着非常多样化的人口社区，他们有着各自的审美观念，他们会根据自己的喜好选择美妆产品。苏里南的气候一般来说非常的潮湿，人们会根据自己不同的皮肤特点选择化妆品、护肤品。从我身边的朋友、同事来看，作为女性我们总是想越来越美。苏里南女性在使用化妆品这方面，一点也不落后，她们会了解最新的趋势、科技，很多女性都会经常护肤，也都会使用粉底等产品，除此之外还会根据潮流关注眼睛、睫毛、头发、唇部、面部、颈部、手等身体各部位的养护和化妆。”

Speaking about cosmetics, Ambassador Pick Fung Ho-Chong said, "Suriname has a very diverse population community with different aesthetic concepts and they choose beauty products according to their own preferences. Suriname's climate is generally very humid, and people choose cosmetics and skin care products according to their different skin characteristics. From my friends and colleagues, as women, we always want to be beautiful. Surinamese women are not behind at all when it comes to cosmetics. They are aware of the latest trends and technology. A lot of women take care of their skin regularly, have products like foundation, and also look at their eyes, eyelashes and other areas of makeup based on trends."

张大使表示：“每个人对化妆品的需求都不同，作为女性，脸也是我们的财富，需要保持良好的面部状态，我身边的朋友和同事在选择化妆品的时候，首先考虑的是产品的质量。产品要对皮肤有益，其次是价格因素，她们会选择性价比高的产品。”

"Everyone has different needs for cosmetics," said the ambassador. "As a woman, our face is also our wealth and we need to keep a good facial condition. My friends and colleagues consider the quality of products first when choosing cosmetics. The products must be good for the skin, and then the price factor, they'll choose a cost-effective option."

她说，“虽然化妆品女性使用得比较多，但是在苏里南你可以发现，男性的化妆品在商店的货架上也越来越多了，男人们开始注重外表。很多人不像以前那样只用肥皂。现在他们也会用一系列的产品，比如、爽肤水、保湿霜之类的产品。中国化妆品在苏里南可以找到，但是数量很少。以前，从中国浙江、福建来到苏里南的很多店主，习惯了使用中国产品，但是在苏里南买不到，于是他们就从中国进口到苏里南，同时也开始对顾客进行推广和售卖。我见过有人这样做。”

"Although cosmetics are used more by women, in Suriname you can see men's cosmetics on the store shelves more and more. Men are paying attention to their appearance," she said. "A lot of people don't just use soap like they used to. Now they also use a range of things, like toners, moisturizers, things like that. Chinese cosmetics can be found in Suriname, but in small quantities. In the past, many shopkeepers from Zhejiang and Fujian of China came to Suriname, used to using Chinese products, but they could not find them in Suriname, so they imported from China to Suriname, and also started to promote and sell them to customers. I've seen people do that. "

为了给中国企业提供更多的信息，张碧芬大使进一步向我们介绍了，她了解到的苏里南化妆品的销售情况。她说：“在苏里南，我知道化妆品在商店、美容院、商场、和电子商务网站这些销售渠道可以买到。苏里南的商店非常个性化，我们有足够的空间让大家开店，大型购物商场不多。我们的商店布置的非常漂亮，当你走进去的时候你会感觉和很多美丽的事物在一起，产品也变得有吸引力。同时，苏里南的美容院有一些自己特定的品牌，包括护肤、护发等产品。还有很多苏里南买不到的品牌，我们会在网上购物，比如淘宝、亚马逊等网站。网络也是非常有用的销售渠道，对卖家来说，网上推广也是很重要的。”

In order to provide more information to Chinese companies, Ambassador Pick Fung Ho-Chong further introduced to us what she learned about the sales of cosmetics in Suriname. "In Suriname, I know that cosmetics are available in stores, beauty salons, malls and e-commerce sites. Shops in Suriname are very personal and we have enough space for everyone to set up shop. There are not many big shopping malls. Meanwhile, salons in Suriname have their own specific brands, including skin care, hair care and other products. There are also many brands that are not available in Suriname, and we shop online, like Taobao, Amazon, etc. The Internet is also a very useful sales channel and it is important for sellers to promote online."

《中国化妆品》杂志专访苏里南驻华大使

苏里南欢迎中国妆建厂兴业

Suriname welcomes Chinese cosmetics companies to set up factories in Suriname

人民日报报道，中国与苏里南建交47年来，始终相互尊重、相互信任、相互支持、共同发展。近年来，两国关系发展驶入快车道。在两国领导人共同引领下，两国建立战略合作伙伴关系，政治互信不断增强，互利合作持续拓展，人文往来日益深化，各级交往更加密切。

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 47 years ago, China and Suriname have always respected, trusted and supported each other for common development, the People's Daily reported. In recent years, bilateral relations have entered a fast lane. Under the leadership of two countries, the two countries have established a strategic cooperative partnership, enhanced political mutual trust, expanded mutually beneficial cooperation, deepened people-to-people exchanges and closer exchanges at all levels.

张碧芬大使说：“我们两国的外交关系是在1976年5月28日签署的，我们是南美最早与中国建立外交关系的国家之一，两国之间有着悠久的交往历史，170年前就有中国人去往苏里南，春节也是苏里南的法定节日之一。多年来，两国之间逐步的建立了非常牢固的关系，一直以来发生的都是好事，原因是我们两国总是在相互尊重，相互理解的基础上做事，不断地深化了相互的关系。我将尽我最大的努力把它提升到一个更高的水平，加强我们与中国的关系，无论是在人民对人民的交往方面，还是文化外交、战略伙伴关系方面，这些都是我们需要的。”

Ambassador Pick Fung Ho-Chong said, "Diplomatic relations between our two countries were signed on May 28, 1976. We are one of the first countries in South America to establish diplomatic relations with China. Our two countries have a long history of exchanges. Over the years, a very strong relationship has been built up between our two countries, and what has happened has been a good thing, because our two countries have always deepened our relationship based on mutual respect and mutual understanding. I will do my best to take it to a higher level and strengthen our relationship with China, both in terms of people-to-people contacts, cultural diplomacy, strategic partnerships, which we need, "she said.

她说：“中国提出的一带一路倡议，我们苏里南政府是坚定支持的，而且苏里南也在一带一路中获益匪浅。同时，作为一带一路的一部分，我们也非常欢迎中国的企业来苏里南投资兴业。据我所知，苏里南还没有化妆品工厂，我觉得中国企业去苏里南投资建厂应该是个好主意。”

"The Suriname government firmly supports the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China, and Suriname has benefited a lot from the initiative," she said. "At the same time, as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, we also welcome Chinese enterprises to invest in Suriname. As far as I know there are no cosmetics factories in Suriname and I thought it would be a good idea to invest in one."

最后，张碧芬大使再次表示：“中苏两国有着非常积极、活跃、有建设性的双边关系，我们的大门一直向中国投资者敞开，我们期待任何行业来苏里南投资，化妆品行业的投资以前是没有的，这是一个非常好的倡议，也是一个非常有前途的市场，希望《中国化妆品》杂志能把这个产业带到苏里南。我的建议是，市场调查非常重要，我希望有更多来自中国的公司来苏里南及加勒比考察，体验当地文化和消费习惯，针对当地市场需求开发产品，尽快能迈出进入市场的第一步。”

Finally, Ambassador Pick Fung Ho-Chong once again said, "China and Suriname have a very positive, active and constructive bilateral relationship. Our door is always open to Chinese investors. We look forward to any industry to invest in Suriname. Hopefully, China Cosmetics magazine will bring this industry to Suriname. My advice is that market research is very important and I hope that many companies from China will take the first step to enter the market."

她说，“我刚才也提到了加勒比共同体，在苏里南投资还可以进一步拓展加勒比共同体国家的市场和拉丁美洲市场，所以苏里南是一个非常适合开始的地方。我国政府会在需要的地方提供任何帮助，苏里南作为中国非常友好的国家，这是我们要做的。没有什么事情是能简单达成的，尤其是去往海外进行投资，了解当地政府、商业模式、风土人情，对投资者来说是非常重要。中国的化妆品会为苏里南的经济做出贡献，就像化妆品为女性增光添彩一样。”

"I also mentioned the Caribbean Community, and investing in Suriname can also further expand the CARICOM market and the Latin American market, so Suriname is a very good place to start," she said. "Our government will provide any help where needed, Suriname as a very friendly country of China, this is what we will do. Nothing is easy to do, especially when investing overseas. Understanding the local government, the way business is done, and the local people, is very important for investors. Chinese cosmetics will contribute to Suriname's economy, just as cosmetics do to women's."

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