The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) engages officials from the Chinese Embassy after complaints from local businesses about difficulties when sourcing goods from suppliers in China. Multiple outlets report that GCCI President Kathy Smith and Senior Vice-President Gavin Ramsoondar met with the Chinese Embassy’s Economic and Commercial Counsellor, identified as Li Hanqing, to discuss issues raised by members of the business community. The concerns described by the sources relate to challenges encountered when dealing with suppliers, including the need for clearer safeguards as trade between Guyana and China increases. The meetings are presented as a step by the chamber to seek the embassy’s assistance and encourage mechanisms that could help protect Guyanese businesses from fraud or similar risks linked to cross-border sourcing. While the reporting does not detail specific incidents, all accounts indicate the same outcome: GCCI is formally raising the concerns through diplomatic channels, aiming to improve how local firms navigate purchases and supplier relationships connected to China. The discussions take place in June, with one report specifying June 12 and another referring to a Friday meeting.