# Deputy president Paul Mashatile welcomed vice-chairman of China’s top political advisory body, Gao Yunlong, at O.R. Tambo Residence in Pretoria. Their meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in health, energy, and the automotive sectors. Mashatile emphasised diversifying trade and reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to ongoing high-level engagement with China. They also discussed the upcoming G20 Summit in November, reinforcing the importance of strategic partnerships between the two nations for mutual economic growth.
Mashatile hosts Chinese business leader to boost SA-China ties