Last weekend at the 20th G20 Summit, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile on the sidelines to chart a bold new chapter in their strategic partnership 🌍🤝.
The two leaders celebrated their deep bond as good friends and brothers and set their sights on concrete steps to boost political trust and deliver fresh wins in trade, energy, digital economy and more. By negotiating a new economic partnership agreement and expanding China’s zero-tariff policy for African partners, they aim to open up markets and bring high-quality South African products to the Chinese mainland.
Beyond trade, both sides plan to ramp up cooperation in new energy, automotive, healthcare, infrastructure and cutting-edge digital tech. Chinese companies are encouraged to invest in South Africa’s modernization drive, while South Africa will ensure safe conditions for all Chinese enterprises and personnel on its soil.
As pillars of the Global South, China and South Africa also pledged to join forces in multilateral forums like the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and call for a fairer international order. Their shared vision? A thriving future of development and prosperity for both nations and the entire African continent.
For young global citizens and future leaders, this deepening alliance highlights how strategic cooperation can power growth, innovation and stronger ties across continents 🚀✨.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
