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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.
Deputy Minister Abrahams Highlights South Africa-China Partnership as a Driver of Growth and Opportunity
This approach is aligned with the Government of National Unity’s apex priority of driving economic growth and job creation, with a particular emphasis on leveraging international partnerships to deepen industrial capacity and expand market access for South African firms.
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.
SA, China look to expand cooperation in infrastructure development
South Africa and China continue to enjoy strong diplomatic relations, anchored in the All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership in the New Era.
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.”
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China’s Zero-Tariff Policy: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Least Developed Countries
The policy has sparked optimism across the continent, with experts and local stakeholders highlighting its potential to transform African economies.