Zhongnan Friendship has a long time to join hands to prosper the future

History has repeatedly proved that only by establishing a solid partnership can we realize sustainable and meaningful growth and progress. The ability to learn from each other has always been an indispensable carrier for human progress. For decades, the world has recognized the essence and significance of polarization, but this road is not flat. Investment cooperation between some countries has shown signs of retrogression. At this time, the relationship between South Africa and our largest trading partner -China is even more enlightened.

We have a long -term and effective relationship with China, which can be traced back to our time against the cruel racial isolation regime. The two countries established formal diplomatic relations in 1998. Since then, further development has been further developed into strategic partnerships with common insights and perspectives. This laid the foundation for South Africa to become China's largest trading partner in Africa, and vice versa. In 2021, the total amount of trade in South China reached US $ 54.35 billion. China has become an important export market for South African agricultural products, including beef, citrus, red wine, oyster and other products.

For Chinese companies that want to expand their business, South Africa has always been an attractive destination. China invested more than $ 25 billion in South Africa in 2021. So far, 200 Chinese companies in South Africa have covered energy, finance, mining, home appliances, communications, automobiles, textiles, real estate, logistics and other industries, creating more than 400,000 jobs. It turns out that the relationship between the two countries has a huge impact and is inestimable.

South China relations interpret a vivid story of continuous cooperation, development, and progress. In many China ’s investment cooperation projects in South Africa, the Longyuan South Africa Daafeng Power Project meets the electricity needs of 85,000 local residents. Jinfeng Technology introduces advanced renewable energy technology into South Africa. It turns out that these projects are of great significance. Huawei has also made rapid progress in the past few years, becoming a giant in the field of South Africa's communication, and has played an important role in local 5G technology promotion. Huawei also cooperated with South Africa Communications and Digital Technology Department to launch the "Future Seed Plan". It is a South African student each year. Provide information and communication technologies for learning opportunities. So far, the plan has helped 20,000 young people.

We have seen that the cooperation between South China has effectively benefited ordinary people in South Africa. It is precisely because we have established a mutually beneficial cooperative relationship with China that our people have more development opportunities. These investment projects have transformed into real employment opportunities in South Africans. As we saw at the recruitment conference of Chinese -funded enterprises this year, these tasks have not only had a huge impact on the employees themselves, but also their families. At the recruitment conference, a young lady named Lelata Masishel tells her story as a COSCO Shipping African employee. Lailato was a full -time mother. After joining the COSCO Group in 2018, she was able to return to work. She excitedly talked about how pleasant the current working environment, and the company's management also protects employees' rights and interests during the period of difficulties. President Lamaga announced the expansion of Duban Port, which will create longer opportunities for companies such as COSCO and other companies and their employees. Lelato also mentioned the culture and interpersonal exchange opportunities provided by a comprehensive diversified company like Zhongyuan. The training and skill improvement plan provided by the company also benefited her, making her more confident in future work and life.

South Africa and China have endless potential in various cooperation areas such as economic and trade investment and their prospects are expected. Our relations with China are accelerating, and the South African people eagerly embrace the good partners of China. We will work together to go to a better future. (Source: Embassy in South Africa)

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