ZERO TARIFFS, NEW HORIZONS: OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHINA-SOUTH AFRICA COOPERATION FROM JOHANNESBURG
Amid rising global trade uncertainties and shifting supply chains, a major policy is drawing growing attention across South Africa’s business and industrial sectors: China’s decision to grant 100% tariff-free treatment on products from 53 African countries, effective May 1, 2026. This move goes beyond reducing trade costs. It signals a new phase in China–South Africa […]
CHINA–SA YOUTH FEDERATION CONGRATULATES NEWLY-APPOINTED AMB. LETSATSI-DUBA
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The China–South Africa Youth Federation extends its warm and sincere congratulations to Ms. Letsatsi-Duba on her appointment as the Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the People’s Republic of China. This appointment represents an important moment in the continued strengthening of the long-standing and strategic relationship between South Africa and China. The Federation […]
CHINA-SA YOUTH FEDERATION’S RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT XI JINPING’S CONGRATS MESSAGE ON AU SUMMIT
The China South Africa Youth Federation warmly welcomes and highly commends the congratulatory message delivered by His Excellency President Xi Jinping to the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. President Xi’s message to His Excellency João Lourenço, Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Republic of Angola, and His […]
LIGHTING UP JOHANNESBURG: WHY THE CHINESE NEW YEAR—AND THE CMG SPRING FESTIVAL GALA—MATTER TO US ALL
In 2026, as China and Africa mark the “Year of China–Africa People-to-People Exchange,” something special has been happening across Johannesburg—from the city’s bustling transport hubs to university campuses, from community cultural gatherings to the skyline itself. This summer in the Southern Hemisphere, we brought more than a television show to South Africa. We brought a […]
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF THE CHINESE NEW YEAR
“As the Chinese usher in the Year of the Horse, a symbol of independence, leadership, and success, I am confident that these qualities will continue to be reflected in the evolving relationship between South Africa and China. Our two nations mark 28 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, and we do so with a […]
AMB WU PENG ADDRESSES SA STUDENTS RETURNING FROM SUCCESSFUL VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN CHINA
“First of all, let me extend on behalf of the (Chinese) Embassy my warmest congratulations to the first group of students from South African public TVET colleges for successfully completing your 150-day training program in China! My sincere gratitude also goes to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Beijing Polytechnic（发音：泡利泰克尼克) College, and […]
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE HELD A COURTESY MEETING WITH PREMIER LI QIANG OF CHINA
This afternoon His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile had a Courtesy Meeting with Premier LI Qiang of the People’s Republic of China at the NH Hotel, Sandton. The meeting provided an opportunity to advance South Africa’s strategic objectives in trade, investment, industrialisation, multilateral cooperation and governance, while […]
ABBEY MAKOE SPEAKS DURING THE CMG YOUTH IN ACTION EVENT
“I’ve just came back two days ago from China’s historic Xi’an city in Shaanxi province where I participated in the Global South Media Partners Mechanism Inauguration and 13TH Global Video Media Forum, organized by the China Media Group, or CMG. My experience of interacting with the CMG, be it here in South Africa or back […]
CHINA MEDIA GROUP HOSTS ANNUAL ENGAGEMENT WITH UJ STUDENTS
A vibrant forum hosted by China Media Group at the University of Johannesburg today brought together voices from across sectors to explore innovation, youth empowerment, and media collaboration. The discussions gained added momentum following the adoption of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee — a […]
CHINA’S MAGNIFICENT “ BYD” LAUNCHES BIGGEST STORE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Build Your Dreams, better-known as BYD – the famous Chinese automobile brand – has launched in South Africa’s financial capital, Sandton, in Johannesburg. Attended by a select group of key stakeholders, the new 4S dealership was buzzing with excitement over an array of exquisite high-tech vehicles that lay displayed on the magnificent shop floor in […]
THE 9TH CHINA TRADE FAIR SIGNALS A NEW TRADE ERA WITH SOUTH AFRICA
The 9th China Trade Fair South Africa, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre this past Tuesday the 23rd of September, was not merely a trade exhibition — it was a geopolitical statement. It signaled that South Africa, and the continent at large, is no longer content to be a passive consumer or raw exporter. Instead, […]
MINISTER STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS ADDRESS AT CHINA’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY VICTORY OVER JAPANESE AGGRESSION
“Today we are here to join the peoples of China in commemorate the 80th Anniversary of their Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. This day is important in the calendar in remembering the fight of the people of the Republic of China for their resilience, […]