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11/02/2025

SOUTH AFRICA-CHINA TRADE JUMPS

The economic relationship between South Africa and China has experienced remarkable growth.

1/ Bilateral trade reached an impressive $52.5-billion (R970-billion) in 2024, making South Africa a key player in China’s African trade strategy, representing the highest percentage of China's trade with the Continent.

2/ According to Baker McKenzie, in 2023, China became South Africa’s largest trading partner, with trade nearing $40-billion (R730-billion) - thanks to sectors like mining, manufacturing, and infrastructure driving growth.

3/ The farming sector has also benefited from trade agreements, with China lifting its ban on South African beef and approving avocado exports.

4/ Both countries continue to collaborate on infrastructure, technology, and BRICS initiatives, promising continued growth and prosperity.

Key Highlights:

-- China’s direct investment in South Africa exceeded $25-billion in 2023.

-- In 2024, China pledged to increase market access, export value-added goods from South Africa, and support manufacturing bases for skills transfer and job creation in both countries.

-- Over 100,000 Chinese tourists visited South Africa in 2023.

-- China has repeatedly expressed full support for South Africa’s G20 presidency this year and pledged to cooperate on international challenges like conflict prevention and fair trade.

-- Since 1999, more than 3,000 South African students have studied in China through scholarships and exchange programs.

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1. The two capitals are separated by River Congo

2. The distance between them by land (excluding water is 0 KMs)

3. The distance between them border points is 3.2 KMs

4. By a hypothetical bridge, the distance is 4 KMs (currently there is no bridge between the two cities, but one has been proposed)

5. The flight time between the Maya Maya Airport in Brazzaville to N'djili Airport in Kinshasa is 26 Mins

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7. The agglomeration is the 3rd largest in Africa by Population after Lagos and Cairo, and 17th largest in the world

8. The major mode of transport between the two cities is the ferry ⛴️

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