# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has concluded a working visit to China which focused on enhancing South Africa–China relations and economic cooperation. Mashatile attended the China International Supply Chain Expo, launched South Africa’s National Pavilion featuring 30 entities, and met with Chinese vice president Han Zheng. Mashatile says the visit reinforced South Africa’s strategic trade role in Sub-Saharan Africa and its commitment to deepening bilateral ties, investment, and innovation:
Mashatile concludes China visit with strengthened trade and bilateral ties [SOUND]
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