South African President Jacob Zuma on Monday expressed his well wishes on the occasion of 20 years of diplomatic relations with China, saying that these relations should be further reinforced and more opportunities explored to create a win-win cooperation for both Republics. In a statement, Zuma said: “The Government and …
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Many African leaders believe that China-Africa cooperation is an equal benefit for both China and the African continent on areas of socio-economic and prospect developments. Different leaders from various African states say they believe in China’s friendship and they also subscribe to One-China policy. With China as Africa’s ‘best friend’ …
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Over the past three decades China has become the biggest non-traditional donor in the Sub-Saharan Africa with over 44 countries having formidable ties with Beijing. The 44 countries form part of the Forum on China–Africa cooperation (FOCAC) that seeks to form good China-Africa cooperation. At the Johannesburg summit held in …
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South African President, Jacob Zuma has wished the Chinese community a happy New Year on behalf government and the people of South Africa. “I am pleased to wish all members of the Chinese Community in South Africa a happy and successful New Year – the Year of the Rooster,” he …
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The South African Chinese community held a pre-celebration function at the Houghton Golf Club in Johannesburg on January 25 ahead of their Spring Festival festivity. Spring festival, commonly known as the Chinese New Year, is commemorated annually during this time of the year according to the Chinese calendar. The extravagant …
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South Africa and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in five key areas including politics, the economy and trade as well as people-to-people exchanges. This comes after various agreements were reached at the sixth plenary session of the China-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC), which was chaired by Deputy President Cyril …
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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says cooperation between South Africa and China is leading to new development opportunities for the African continent. The Deputy President said this ahead of hosting Chinese Vice President LI Yuanchao for the 6th Session of the South Africa-China Bi-National Commission (BNC) at Tuynhuys in Cape Town …
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China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Sunday a free trade area would be “a significant form of cooperation” between BRICS nations. By setting up a free trade area, BRICS countries would be able to remove tariff and non-tariff barriers, give play to their comparative advantages, and advance trade and investment …
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma on Saturday, with the two leaders vowing to strengthen bilateral ties and coordination on multilateral affairs. Zuma is here to attend the Group of 20 summit on Sunday and Monday. Xi said China always regards its relations with South …
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Around 300 government officials, entrepreneurs and other delegates will be taking part in the forum jointly hosted by the Chinese Development Bank and the Chinese government.China is currently the largest single bilateral investor in Africa as well as Africa’s largest trading partner. Recent visits by Chinese leaders to Africa signaled …
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A Tembisa school is set to receive badly-needed computers following a visit by President Jacob Zuma and Chinese Ambassador Tian Xuejun on Wednesday. The visit to Marhulana Primary School was part of a Mandela Month tour aimed at helping most vulnerable and disadvantaged people. The delegation started by inspecting the …
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South African President Jacob Zuma meets Chinese state councilor in Johannesburg South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma met with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi in Johannesburg on Saturday, ahead of an upcoming summit in the city that President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend. During the meeting, Zuma conveyed cordial …
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President Jacob Zuma unveiled a new school in Mvezo as a tribute to the former president Nelson Mandela’s birthplace. Jacob Zuma urged the Mvezo children to use education as a way to get out of poverty. The Makgatho Lewanika Mandela Primary School costed R30 million and was unveiled by the …
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