As one Chilean proverb goes: “Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.” This popular saying largely sums up Gonzalo Matamala’s experience in China.
Throughout the past 15 years, he has forged a unique bond with the country and helped open new markets for a variety of Chilean export products.
Paving the way
Matamala’s first contact with the country was through an invitation in 2006 from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. In spite of being a brief visit, Matamala was immediately impressed by the level of development that China was experiencing, especially at a time when Beijing was preparing to host
