On March 6, 2025, Kevin Xu, Chairman of MEBO Group, attended the prestigious Botswana Presidential Roundtable in Los Angeles, hosted by Mpho Churchill O. Mophuting, Botswana’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Xu, also the Executive Director of the Bay Area Council and Co-Chair of the APEC 2023 Host Committee, engaged with influential leaders from the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, Los Angeles World Trade Center, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, and Global LA. The event centered on fostering trade, investment, and collaboration between California’s Los Angeles County and Botswana.

Exploring Strategic Collaborations

President Duma Gideon Boko led the Botswana government delegation in key talks with business and political leaders from Los Angeles. Chairman Xu participated in detailed discussions on potential partnerships in technology innovation, cross-border finance, and infrastructure projects between San Francisco Bay Area and Botswana. A major focus was Botswana’s inclusion in the Bay Area Council’s Africa Partnership Network, aiming to strengthen long-term cooperative efforts.

Promoting Economic Diversification and Growth

The roundtable marked a milestone in Botswana’s economic diversification efforts, facilitating greater engagement between emerging African markets and California’s innovative economy. Los Angeles offers unique expertise in digital technology, entertainment, and green energy, which could support Botswana’s industrial transformation. Botswana, with its stable economy and regional influence, presents a gateway for California businesses seeking to expand into African markets.

Botswana’s Economic Significance in Africa

Botswana, a landlocked Southern African country, boasts a thriving diamond industry and stands out for its political stability and strong legal framework, earning its reputation as one of Africa’s most prosperous and stable nations.

About MEBO

Founded in 1987 by Professor Rongxiang Xu, a distinguished Chinese life scientist, MEBO Group is a multinational headquartered in both China and the USA. It integrates research, development, and sales across the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health foods, and cosmetics sectors.

At its core, MEBO focuses on regenerative life sciences, innovating with over 100 patents and more than ten joint research bases to enhance and enable the body's own regenerative abilities.

As a leader in regenerative life science, MEBO's extensive research facilities and products impact over 100 countries globally, pioneering new frontiers in the regenerative life world.