Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu delivered remarks emphasizing the shared significance of the day for both sides
China-South Africa partnership opens new opportunities for industrial growth and trade
Such investments could help address energy challenges while supporting sustainable economic development.
Beyond Trade: Why 2026 Is the Year China and Africa Focus on People
This year has been designated as the “Year of People-to-People Exchanges,” a coordinated initiative aimed at deepening ties not through contracts and construction, but through human connection
The Digital Silk Road in Africa: Who Controls the Data, Controls the Future
For years, much of Africa’s data was hosted in servers located in Europe or North America. Local data centers represent a move toward data localisation and control
From Extraction to Production: China and Africa’s Industrial Pivot
The 2024 Beijing Action Plan pledged approximately $50 billion to support African industrialisation, with a strong emphasis on industrial parks, logistics corridors, and manufacturing ecosystems.
The New Resource Race: How China and the World Are Utilising Africa’s Minerals
Over the past two decades, Chinese firms have embedded themselves deeply across Africa’s mining sector, particularly in countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.
Chinese VP meets South African president on bilateral ties
President Xi recently announced that starting from May 1, China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with which it has established diplomatic relations.
Beyond the Dollar: BRICS Forges a New Path with Digital Currency Links and Expanded Alliances
While the dollar’s dominance is unlikely to disappear in the near term, BRICS’ initiatives represent a significant long-term effort by emerging economies to build a more multipolar financial system.
China’s Zero-Tariff Policy: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Least Developed Countries
Platforms like the China International Import Expo further provide African businesses with opportunities to showcase their products, enhancing market access.
China and South Africa Sign Landmark Economic Partnership Agreement
Minister Parks Tau welcomed the interest, saying the agreement could help “rebuild domestic industrial capacity while boosting exports.”