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, […]
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 […]
COAST AND CULTURE – A GLOBAL MEDIA TOUR IN SHANDONG
Traversing Jining, Confucius’ birthplace; the maritime metropolis of Qingdao; and the coastal innovation hub of Yantai, a media delegation recently decoded Qilu culture’s 2,500-year legacy through a global lens. Meanwhile, China Media Group’s “China Up Close – Shandong Tour” kicked off on April 25. Over 50 journalists from Chinese and international media embarked on an […]
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR RURAL KGOM0-KGOMO, THANKS TO THE CHINESE EMBASSY
Chinese Embassy in South Africa joined hands with the government as it continued to revive the rural heartland of the North West province, this time providing the impoverished Kgomo-Kgomo villagers with home solar batteries and Christmas hampers. At the well-attended donation ceremony at the local school men, women and children filled the two white tent […]
BRIEFING ON THE THIRD PLENARY SESSION OF THE 20TH CENTRAL COMMITEE OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CHINA
This week, China’s Director of National Financial Regulatory Administration, Mr Li Yunze, addressed the media and key stakeholders at a briefing in Pretoria. It was his first visit to SA. Below is his address in full: “Distinguished delegates of political parties, think-tanks and media, ladies and gentlemen, friends, good afternoon. Representing various fields and sectors, you are […]