China is South Africa's largest trading partner globally, while SA is China’s number one trading partner in Africa and total bilateral trade grew to R692 billion in 2023.
‘Groundbreaking’ announcements expected as Ramaphosa meets Chinese President Xi Jinping during state visit in Beijing
The state visit by Ramaphosa and multilateral FOCAC Summit, which will be attended by majority of African heads of State, will take place in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. “There will be very groundbreaking announcements to be made by the two heads of State , around issues of energy, logistics, the issues of green energy, the various issues that are affecting our economies, issues of economic trade and how both countries can find a mutually beneficial way to enhance the existing trade agreements and cooperation between the two countries which amounts to almost R600 billion.
“You will also know that China led an initiative to bring all the factions in Palestine together. We congratulated them and we it as an important platform to build the unity of Palestinians and the Palestinian State.” Last year, Ramaphosa hosted Xi Jinping on the Chinese leader’s fourth State Visit to South Africa in August in the City of Tshwane, cementing 25 years of strong bonds of friendship and cooperation the two countries enjoy since establishing formal diplomatic relations in 1998.
On Monday, Ramaphosa’s State Visit to China officially commences with a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People.
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