Chinese President Xi Jinping has committed investments of US$14.7 billion (about R) to South Africa on his visit to South Africa this week.
The investment was announced by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at a media briefing held in Pretoria.
Jinping is currently visiting South Africa while attending the Brics Summit in Sandton. The Purpose fo the visit is also to discuss a number of issues relating to South Africa’s relations with China. Ramaphosa said the investment shows that China is ready to work with South Africa in the following sectors:
- Oceans & Green Economy
- Science & Technology
- Agriculture
- Environment & Finance
South Africa signed two Memorandums of Understanding signed with China. The MoUs are intended to improve trade issues and simplification of visas between South Africa and China.
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