In a recent press briefing, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun praised South Africa’s decision to relocate a Taiwan institution from Pretoria. According to Guo, this move reaffirms the global consensus on the one-China principle and strengthens diplomatic ties between the Chinese mainland and South Africa. 🌐
Here’s what you need to know:
- One-China principle in action: China appreciates South Africa’s resolute advancement of the relocation process, calling it a show of unity.
- The drama over chips: Taiwan authorities recently imposed semiconductor export restrictions on South Africa, but China denounces it as a political ploy bound to fail. 🤨
- China’s chip boom: With mature chip capacity making up about 28% of the global market, exports from the Chinese mainland to South Africa in 2024 have tripled compared to those from the Taiwan region.
- Looking ahead: China says it’s ready to expand cooperation in areas like semiconductors, aiming to strengthen the all-round strategic cooperative partnership with South Africa in the new era. 🚀
For news enthusiasts, entrepreneurs tracking the semiconductor market, students researching global trade, or anyone curious about Asia-Africa ties, this development highlights the shifting dynamics in geopolitics and tech. ✈️📈
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China appreciates South Africa's move to relocate Taiwan institution
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