Thursday, December 18, 2014

South Africa-China Relations

The Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) at Stellenbosch University published on 10 December 2014 a commentary titled "South Africa-China Relations: Time to Move from Pledges to Tangible Outcomes" by Yejoo Kim, a research fellow at CCS.

The author noted South Africa's trade deficit with China continues to grow and remains largely based on the export of raw materials to China and import of manufactured goods from China.  She added that while there have been many pledges to change the relationship, which is well cemented, "it is now time to direct this relationship in favour of South Africa."