US TARIFFS CAST CHINA INTO THE WORLD’S “BEACON OF HOPE”

As the trade winds shift, South Africa is navigating a new landscape, driven by the United States‘ imposition of 30% tariffs – a formidable barrier that’s forcing the country to chart a new course. In this climate, China emerges as a beacon of hope , a vast market hungry for South African products. The exports […]

SA’S RELOCATION OF TAIWAN’S OFFICE OUT OF THE CAPITAL IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW

Earlier this month, on March 5 to be specific, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) officially updated its website, renaming the “Taipei Liaison Office” to the “Taipei Commercial Office”. The significance of this move in light of bilateral relations between Pretoria and Beijing cannot be overemphasized. Taiwan, autonomous part of China, cannot enjoy […]

REMARKS BY AMB WU PENG AT THE 2025 CHINESE NEW YEAR

“The Chinese New Year is the most important traditional festival of the Chinese nation. It embodies not only philosophies of peace, harmony and unity, but also shared values of humanity, such as family happiness, social inclusiveness, and the harmonious coexistence between mankind and nature. With the Spring Festival around the corner, I want to extend, […]