Beijing: Deputy President Paul Mashatile will this weekend undertake a Working Visit to the People's Republic of China to participate in the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, as well as other economic diplomacy engagements.
According to South African Government News Agency, CISCE is the world's first national-level expo dedicated to global supply chains, organized by the CCPIT under the auspices of the Chinese Government.
The visit follows an invitation extended by Ren Hongbin, the Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). Scheduled from June 20 to 26, 2026, the Working Visit aims to further strengthen South Africa-China relations, focusing on political cooperation, industrial investment, trade facilitation, and economic collaboration.
Building on the successful outcomes of the 9th South Africa-China Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town in March 2026, and co-chaired by Deputy President Mashatile and Vice President Han Zheng of the People's Republic of China, the visit seeks to advance cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.
Deputy President Mashatile is also set to engage with selected Chinese investors in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. This reflects the depth and breadth of South Africa's economic partnership with China. Accompanying the Deputy President will be Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi, along with senior government officials.