Global investors voted with their feet in 2025: ⭐️ China’s FDI YoY Growth: +19.1% ⭐️ High-Tech Sector Share: 32.3% Despite global headwinds, capital continues to flow into China’s innovation-based economy. 🌐💡

At the invitation of Deputy President of South Africa Paul Mashatile, Vice President Han Zheng will visit South Africa from March 25 to 27, and co-chair the ninth plenary session of the China-South Africa Bi-National Commission.

2026 marks the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). From 14th Five Year Plan to 15th Five Year Plan, China maps out its path toward modernization. Check out the graphic:

Delighted for a nice meeting this morning with the President of ActionSA Mr. Herman Mashaba Herman Mashaba, Deputy President DR Mbahare J Kekana and National Chairperson Michael Beaumont. We had a productive discussion about China-South Africa relations as well as economic and trade

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Vice President Han Zheng visited South Africa from March 25 to 27. During his stay in Cape Town, he met with President Cyril Ramaphosa, co-chaired the ninth plenary session of the China-South Africa Bi-National Commission with Deputy President Paul Mashatile, and met with Speaker

On March 27, CG Mr. Pan Qingjiang attended a scholarship award ceremony at UJ University of Johannesburg . He encouraged the young students to strive for excellence, serve the country and society, and become envoys of China-South Africa and China-Africa friendship.

Xinjiang’s Apricot Valley isn’t just a place—it’s a fairyland. 🌸 Blossoms as far as the eye can see. Spring romance, at its most breathtaking.

Today, I joined SABC’s news programme The Agenda for a live interview, sharing China’s position on the Five-Point Initiative proposed by China and Pakistan to restore peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region.

Yesterday I had a meeting with Dr. Blade Nzimande, South Africa's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, and was delighted to present him with an Honorary Professor certificate on behalf of South China University of Technology.

Quick processing in minutes and smart airport systems are earning praise from global visitors after the launching of island-wide special customs operations in Hainan.

Food relief parcels donated by the Chinese Embassy are handed to Lambani villagers of Limpopo Province who suffered from severe floods recently. In the face of natural disasters, China and South Africa always help each other.

During the 2026 Qingming holiday(April 4-6), China recorded 843,000 entries and exits of foreign nationals, an increase of 20.9% YoY. Among them, 319,000 were made through visa-free. #ChinaTravel

🇨🇳FM Wang Yi met with 🇵🇰Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister ＆ Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The two sides put forward a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East Region.

Chinese automaker Chery has confirmed it will establish a local manufacturing plant in SA, which is expected to create nearly 3,000 jobs across upstream & downstream sectors. A powerful testament to how Chinese enterprises drive SA’s economic growth & achieve win-win results.

Very delighted to co-sign the Supplementary Phytosanitary Requirement for the Export of South African Citrus Fruits to China with Hon. Minister John Steenhuisen today, which will further enhance the competitiveness of South African citrus in the Chinese market. China will fully

Under China’s zero-tariff treatment, South Africa’s high-quality products will gain greater access to the vast market of 1.4 billion Chinese consumers. I’m confident that SA businesses will make the most of these opportunities.

We are pleased to launch the AI Case Innovation Competition & Study Visit, a key activity of the 2026 China–Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. African youth are invited to submit innovative AI application cases across key sectors. Outstanding participants will receive

On April 15, CG Mr. Pan Qingjiang attended the “The Journey of Discovery in China” seminar at Wits University. He congratulated the delegation on their fruitful study tour in China and encouraged more students to visit and study in China to enhance mutual understanding.

President Xi Jinping made four propositions on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East.