China Henan International Cooperation Group

Name

China Henan International Cooperation Group

Legal name

中国河南国际合作集团有限公司

Website

https://c-chico.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO) is a Henan Province state-owned enterprise operating five segments — mining development, ecological environment, engineering construction, international logistics and trade, and investment — serving government and enterprise clients primarily across Belt and Road markets including Ghana and Namibia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Cooperation and Engineering Construction Services

NAICS

International Affairs (928120)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade, Industry & Economic Development Administration (BPAIAAAL), International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAC), Environment, Climate & Sustainable Development IGOs (BPADAAAI)

Keywords

• International construction services
• Mining development operations
• Cross-border trade logistics
• Overseas engineering procurement
• Strategic industrial investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Zhuang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Mining Development Operations: Development of scarce and strategic mineral resources. The company pursues an 'advantage reconstruction' strategy, positioning itself as a key link in domestic and international dual circulation.
2. Engineering Construction: International priority strategy focusing on major infrastructure and 'small and beautiful' livelihood projects in Belt and Road countries.
3. International Logistics and Trade: Cross-border mineral resource import and centralized procurement platform; international technology transfer service agent. Operations centered in Hainan, Hong Kong, and international free trade ports.
4. Investment Operations: Domestic and overseas industrial investment focusing on frontier and basic emerging industries based on national and provincial needs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO) is a state-owned enterprise operating across five integrated business segments: mining development of scarce and strategic mineral resources; ecological environment services supporting carbon neutrality and global environmental governance; international engineering construction of major infrastructure and livelihood projects in Belt and Road countries; cross-border logistics and trade including mineral resource imports and technology transfer agency; and domestic/overseas industrial investment operations. The group is headquartered in Zhengzhou, Henan, and leverages government-to-government channels to deliver projects across Africa, Asia, and other regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 豫见四海: 出海联盟综合服务平台 (Going Global Alliance comprehensive service platform)

Products and services

• Mining Development (矿业开发) Development of scarce and strategic mineral resources as part of the group's 'advantage reconstruction' strategy, positioning the company as a key link in domestic and international dual circulation. Operations are conducted through subsidiary 国际矿业公司 (International Mining Company). Target clients include industrial groups, state-owned enterprises, and resource-importing entities.
• Ecological Environment Services (生态环境) Ecological environment governance services supporting global carbon neutrality initiatives, including carbon measurement and monitoring technology R&D, carbon footprint product standard development, and ecological environment cooperation. Operations conducted through subsidiary 生态公司 (Ecology Company).
• Engineering Construction (工程建设) International engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for major infrastructure projects and 'small and beautiful' livelihood projects in Belt and Road countries and key node markets. Operations include 国土公司 (Land Development Company).
• International Logistics and Trade (国际物流与贸易) Cross-border trade services including a mineral resource import and centralized procurement platform, international technology transfer agency services, and logistics operations centered on international free trade ports in Hainan, Hong Kong, and other locations.
• Investment Operations (投资运营) Domestic and overseas industrial investment services focused on forward-looking and basic emerging industries, aligned with national and provincial needs. The group is headquartered in Henan and oriented globally in its investment approach.
• 豫见四海 (Yujian Sihai) Going Global Alliance Comprehensive Service Platform An integrated comprehensive service platform branded '豫见四海' (Yujian Sihai) - the 'Going Global Alliance' - supporting Chinese enterprises in international expansion through CHICO's resources and networks.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of Ghana (represented by State Minister Emmanuel Ayew Acheampong)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026High-level government meeting held in Macau during the 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Summit. Discussions focused on infrastructure cooperation opportunities between China Henan International Cooperation Group and Ghana under Belt and Road framework.
• 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Summit OrganizersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Active participation as exhibitor in the 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Summit held in Macau, co-hosted with 800+ institutions from 70+ countries and regions.
• Shenhuo Group (神火集团)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Working meeting between company leadership (Chairman Qin Ling and Shenhuo Group Chairman Wang Yafeng) to explore collaborative opportunities in mining sector. Both parties discussed leveraging complementary capabilities for mutual benefit.

Scale indicators3 records

Broad incumbents

• China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC): China's largest construction SOE, executing overseas building, infrastructure, and housing projects. Shares CHICO's G2G-driven international expansion and state-owned capital base, though vastly larger.
• China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC): State-owned energy and power EPC conglomerate with significant international operations. Adjacent peer relevant for CHICO's mining and energy-linked infrastructure segments.
• China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC): State-owned major railway and infrastructure contractor with extensive overseas operations across Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Comparable to CHICO in government-backed infrastructure delivery and emerging-market presence.
• Sinohydro (subsidiary of POWERCHINA): Major Chinese overseas hydropower and infrastructure contractor active across Africa and South America. Comparable to CHICO in resource-rich-country project delivery and government-backed financing.
• CITIC Construction: International engineering contractor under CITIC Group executing overseas civil, industrial, and resource projects. Similar to CHICO in combining international EPC with trade and resource investment functions.
• China Communications Construction Company (CCCC): One of China's largest state-owned infrastructure conglomerates executing overseas port, road, and bridge projects. CHICO overlaps with CCCC's international EPC and Belt and Road ambitions but operates at much smaller scale and more provincial focus.
• Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA): State-owned hydropower and power infrastructure contractor with global BRI footprint. Comparable in overseas infrastructure delivery model and government backing, though focused on energy versus CHICO's multi-segment approach.

Direct peers

• China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC): Subsidiary of CRCC specializing in overseas railway and civil engineering projects, particularly in Africa. Directly comparable to CHICO's Africa-facing infrastructure and trade activities.
• China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC): Sinosure-affiliated EPC contractor focused on overseas turnkey projects in energy, transport, and industrial infrastructure. Very comparable to CHICO's engineering construction segment and Belt and Road country focus.

Regional players

• Shandong Hi-Speed Group: Provincial-level Chinese SOE managing toll roads, infrastructure investment, and overseas construction. Comparable to CHICO as a provincial Chinese SOE pursuing international infrastructure opportunities, though Shandong has a different home province.

Market position

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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