China and South Africa: A Friendship Leveling Up! 🇨🇳🤝🇿🇦
China is all set to take its relationship with South Africa to the next level! On Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shared that China is eager to strengthen strategic communication and deepen political mutual trust with South Africa. Talk about squad goals!
During a meeting with South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola, Wang Yi highlighted the importance of both nations on the global stage. \"China and South Africa are large developing countries and major members of the Global South,\" he said. These two countries are like the dynamic duo of international justice, trusting and supporting each other every step of the way.
Lamola couldn't agree more! He noted that the two countries share a high degree of mutual political trust and have seen a leap in economic and trade cooperation. Fun fact: China has become South Africa's largest trading partner! 🤑
\"The Government of National Unity of South Africa respects China's sovereignty,\" Lamola emphasized. He added that South Africa recognizes that Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Xizang are China's internal affairs. South Africa will continue to firmly pursue the one-China policy and supports the Chinese government in safeguarding national reunification and unity.
Both sides are super excited about boosting cooperation in areas like economy, trade, investment, and green development. It's all about bringing more tangible benefits to the people of both countries! 🌱
Lamola is in Beijing gearing up for the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), happening from September 4 to 6. Wang Yi praised FOCAC, saying that over the past 24 years, it has accelerated Africa's development and become a key platform for South-South cooperation. China is ready to work with African countries, including South Africa, to make the upcoming summit a success and inject new momentum into Africa's growth and revitalization. 🌍🚀
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Wang Yi says China ready to deepen political trust with South Africa
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