China–South Africa relations
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People's Republic of China – South Africa relations refer to the current and historical relationship between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of South Africa (RSA).
China |
South Africa |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of China, Pretoria [zh] | Embassy of South Africa, Beijing |
Envoy | |
Ambassador Chen Xiaodong | Ambassador Siyabonga Cwele[1] |
South Africa is one of the African countries that China most prioritizes within Chinese-African foreign relations.[2]: 109 In 2010, China was South Africa's largest trading partner.[3] Since 2007 China-South African relations have become increasingly close with increasing trade, policy and political ties.[4][5] In the 2010 Beijing Declaration, South Africa was upgraded to the diplomatic status of Strategic Comprehensive Partner by the Chinese government.[6]