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Reflections on China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s 2025 Press Conference.
Morakane Mosupyoe emphasises the importance of collaboration with China, celebrating its positive impact on Gauteng residents.
Chad will firmly advance relations with China and push for greater development of bilateral ties and more cooperation results.
According to the International Monetary Fund, Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions in the global economic landscape in 2024. Amid rapid and profound changes in the world, the vast continent's potential and vitality have solidified its role as a key player in shaping the future.
US President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola coincides with Xi Jinping’s stopover in Morocco, highlighting the shifting dynamics of international relations in Africa.
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe said the donation is a precursor to the full implementation of the Poverty Alleviation Model across the municipality.
There has been speculation in the South African media that the country’s international trade and foreign relationships with China, Russia and the BRICS+ in general may come under pressure from the incoming Trump administration.
In the years ahead, the CPC and ANC’s collaboration could help pave the way for a more equitable, sustainable future for South Africa and, indeed, for other African nations looking to benefit from similar partnerships, says the writer.
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will fund 35 South African companies to participate at the China International Import Expo which takes place next month.
In the final analysis, nefarious foreign attempts to shore up separatists in Taiwan to pursue “independence” are doomed to fail, says the writer.
The oversight visit is exploring how the South African embassy, led by Ambassador Siyabonga Cwele, interprets the elevated ties and the impact derived from China-SA relations.
The Plenary Session conveyed a strong signal that China is pursuing high-standard opening-up and that it is willing to share with South Africa new opportunities for openness and development, particularly in the manufacturing, service and financial industries.
Head of delegation Li Yunze said for the Chinese people, South Africa is a partner in mutual assistance and in the same boat through thick and thin, with a shared vision.
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said South Africa is ecstatic to be included in the top 20 destinations that the government of China will be promoting to its people for tourism.
The diplomat said China has advanced to a new level in economic development, with its GDP reaching US$17. 8 trillion in 2023, and maintaining the second largest economy.
OPINION: Given the international preponderance of support for the PRC as reflected in the UN, the BRICS+, FOCAC and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and, the impending celebrations for the PRC 75th Anniversary it is indeed surprising that the issue of Taiwan’s UN status should be raised once again, writes Jaya Josie.
Minister Ntshavheni said an agreement was reached for South Africa to provide China with a list of 100 value-added products for China to consider importing from South Africa.
Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng praised the South African media for its efforts in helping local South African audiences have a view of a real China during the FOCAC Summit, says the writer.
The FOCAC Summit has set a new trajectory for China-Africa relations, characterised by deeper strategic partnerships, shared visions for modernisation, and a commitment to tangible actions, says the writer.
Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng’s speech on the outcomes of the FOCAC Summit reflects important points in the final joint statement of the Summit that will resonate with a majority of South Africans and Africans in particular, says the writer.
Most journalists emphasisedthat Africa had a lot to learn from China especially in terms of eradicating poverty and boosting economic growth. China has done remarkably well in both aspects while Africa continues to struggle.
Minister of Higher Education Nobuhle Nkabane said she has recently returned from China as part of President Ramaphosa’s delegation to the FOCAC Summit in Beijing.
The Chinese culture is taking root, germinating, blooming, and flourishing on African soil, says the writer.
Beijing maintains a conservative economic agenda in its relations with the continent, while finding it increasingly difficult to avoid a political confrontation with the West, the writer says.
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Friday chatted over tea with Antoinette Sassou Nguesso, wife of President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso.