BEIJING — Deputy President Paul Mashatile has successfully concluded a high-level working visit to China, signaling a major push to deepen industrial cooperation and attract fresh investment into South Africa. The visit, conducted at the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations through trade and infrastructure development.
During his visit, Mashatile participated in the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) for the second time. Addressing the global platform, the Deputy President emphasized South Africa’s role as an attractive investment destination, pointing to the nation’s sophisticated industrial capabilities and world-class financial sector as key drivers for future growth. He noted that the South African government remains committed to reforms that improve the ease of doing business and accelerate infrastructure development.
The Deputy President held a series of strategic meetings with leading Chinese industrial giants, including Geely Automobile, Chery Automobile, and the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). These engagements were specifically targeted at key sectors such as automotive manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, and renewable energy. Mashatile extended a formal invitation to these corporations to participate in the upcoming South Africa Investment Conference.
In addition to industrial talks, Mashatile met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to reaffirm bilateral ties and discuss closer cooperation in multilateral engagements. The visit also included a significant leg in Shenzhen, where the South African delegation engaged with technology and medical firms, including Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics and the YJC Group. The Deputy President highlighted the importance of creating practical mechanisms to facilitate business partnerships and expand export opportunities for South African goods.
The working visit underscores South Africa’s intent to build more resilient and diversified global supply chains. As the country grapples with economic challenges at home, the focus on localization and skills development through Chinese partnerships is seen as a critical step toward industrial competitiveness. Mashatile was accompanied on the mission by the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi.
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