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25 years of China South Africa relations and the 3^rd inauguration of the South Africa China Shenzhen Chamber of Commerce

TDS

26 October 2023

The evening of the 21^st of October marked a celebration of the bond between China and South Africa which after 25 years has reached the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership. In this milestone year the two nations have announced further measures of cooperation taking the relations to new heights.

Over a 1000 guests, including Shenzhen and South African Government Officials along with many local and international business people, gathered at this august event in Pretoria, South Africa. Keynote speeches praised the members of the chamber for the entrepreneurial spirit, vision, innovation and social and philanthropic contributions to  development and progress in the country.

Mr Liu Xin Chairman of the Shenzhen Overseas Exchange Association and Mr Wang Sang Chan Chair of the South Africa Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce outlined some of the highlights of the 6 years of the organisation's achievements and future plans. Accolades for the commitment and resilience showed by the Chamber during the pandemic and navigating through uncertain economic times were acknowledged. The event was an indication of China’s unwavering support and and its strong bond of friendship with South Africa

Guests were treated to sumptuous Chinese cuisine and a taste of 987 special blended liqueur produced by Guangdong 987 Enterprise Holding Group. The Group is operational in ecological brewing, marketing and brand management among other interests in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. The event included drumming, donations and a lucky draw.