AFG China Appointed as Council Member at The 8th Council of the Guangdong Chamber of International Commerce (GCOIC)
January 30, 2026
The 8th Council of the Guangdong Chamber of International Commerce (GCOIC) recently convened in Guangzhou, bringing together nearly 260 leaders from the political, business, and academic sectors. The assembly focused on strategic pathways for Guangdong’s high-quality development and high-level international openness during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. During the meeting, Guangzhou Jiguang Agriculture Co., Ltd., the Chinese subsidiary of Agroforestry Group (AFG)—a leading global specialist in sustainable agricultural and forestry management—was officially appointed as a Council Member.
Mr. Li Zhen, Partner and General Manager of China for AFG, attended the ceremony to accept the appointment. This milestone signifies the deep integration of AFG’s global resource network and professional operational systems into the core economic ecosystem of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
As a leader in sustainable agroforestry, AFG’score strength is rooted in its extensive experience in private forestry and plantation management. AFG has successfully applied its mature, full-cycle operational model to the large-scale development and global management of high-value crops, such as Musang King Durian and Kynam Agarwood. This expertise covers a comprehensive value chain, ranging from the establishment of plantations and commercial development to global distribution.
In the current global economic landscape, the agroforestry sector is increasingly becoming a focal point for long-term capital, driven by its strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) attributes and stable return profiles. AFG leverages its operational excellence to transform complex agroforestry projects into standardized, scalable, and professional management systems. During the assembly, Chen Xiaofeng, Party Secretary and Chairman of the Guangdong Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT Guangdong/GCOIC), emphasized that the Chamber will lead member enterprises in seizing opportunities within "New Quality Productive Forces." AFG’s inclusion brings international expertise in sustainable management and cross-border industrial collaboration to this process, providing a professional gateway for the GBA to connect with high-quality global green production elements.
"Being appointed as a Council Member is a critical milestone in AFG’s deep commitment to the Chinese market and the Greater Bay Area," stated Mr. Li Zhen. "Looking ahead, we will leverage our expertise in cross-border capital allocation, sustainable plantation management systems, and global supply chain synergy. Our goal is to serve as a 'Value Integrator'—bridging global agricultural resources with local industrial upgrades."
Through the authoritative platform of the GCOIC, Agroforestry Group intends to further integrate its global network, professional management framework, and sustainability principles into the regional economy. While sharing in China’s growth opportunities, AFG remains committed to fostering the innovative fusion of global capital and technology with local markets, contributing a professional and internationalized force to Guangdong’s high-quality development.
About Agroforestry Group
Established in 2015, Agroforestry Group have applied their thirty years of private forestry management into the establishment and commercial development of durian and agarwood plantations, product distribution and sales. As an asset class, agriculture and forestry has expanded rapidly over the last decade due to interest from risk-averse private investors attracted by the green credentials of the industry and the long-term high returns of agroforestry.
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第八届广东省国际商会理事会召开 AFG集团在华子公司获任理事单位
2026 年 1 月 30 日
广东省国际商会第八届理事会会议近日在广州召开，近 260 位来自政界、商界及学界的代表齐聚一堂。会议聚焦 “十五五” 时期广东高质量发展与高水平对外开放的战略路径。会上，全球领先的可持续农林管理企业 ——AFG农林集团（Agroforestry Group） 在华子公司广州极光农业有限公司，正式获任理事会成员单位。
AFG集团合伙人、中国区总经理李桢先生出席授牌仪式并接受聘任。这一重要里程碑，标志着AFG集团的全球资源网络与专业运营体系，深度融入粤港澳大湾区核心经济生态。
作为全球可持续农林领域的领先企业，AFG的核心竞争力源于其在私有林业与种植园管理领域逾 30 年的深厚积淀。AFG已将成熟的全周期运营模式，成功应用于猫山王榴莲、奇楠沉香、卡痛等高价值经济作物的规模化开发与全球化运营，业务覆盖种植园建设、商业化开发至全球分销的完整产业链。
在当前全球经济格局下，农林行业凭借突出的环境、社会及治理（ESG）属性与稳健的收益特征，正日益成为长期资本的重点布局领域。AFG凭借卓越运营能力，将复杂的农林项目转化为 标准化、可规模化、专业化的管理体系。
会议期间，广东省贸促会（广东省国际商会）党组书记、会长陈小锋表示，商会将带领会员企业抢抓 “新质生产力” 发展机遇。AFG的加入，为该项工作注入了可持续管理与跨境产业协同的国际专业经验，也为粤港澳大湾区对接全球优质绿色生产要素搭建了专业化桥梁。
李桢表示：“获任广东国际商会理事会成员，是AFG深耕中国市场、扎根粤港澳大湾区的重要里程碑。展望未来，我们将依托跨境资本配置、可持续种植园管理体系及全球供应链协同优势，全力打造‘价值整合者’角色，推动全球农业资源与本地产业升级深度衔接。”
依托广东省国际商会这一权威平台，AFG将进一步把全球网络、专业管理架构与可持续发展理念融入区域经济发展。在共享中国发展红利的同时，集团始终致力于推动全球资本、技术与本地市场的创新融合，为广东高质量发展注入专业化、国际化力量。