China & South Africa
26 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Jul 06, 2026
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China: South Africa maintains diplomatic and trade relations with China as part of its non-aligned foreign policy, which has been a point of contention with the United States.
South Africa: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the nation's non-aligned foreign policy, which has caused tension with the United States but allows South Africa to engage broadly in trade and diplomacy.
Jun 26, 2026 · 8 articles
International
China: China is identified as an economic rival and the dominant player in the critical minerals market, which the United States is actively trying to counter by investing in projects like Phalaborwa.
South Africa: South Africa is the host nation for the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, receiving investment from the United States despite a diplomatic rift. The project aims to extract rare earth elements from industrial waste within its borders.
Apr 19, 2026 · 21 articles
International
China: China participated in the BRICS Health Working Group Meeting and expressed support for India's new priorities, including promoting healthy lifestyles and mental wellness.
South Africa: South Africa participated in the BRICS Health Working Group Meeting to deliberate on priority areas of cooperation in public health.
Apr 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is a member country of BRICS participating in the anti-drug meeting.
South Africa: South Africa is a member country of BRICS participating in the anti-drug meeting.
Jul 05, 2026 · 20 articles
International
China: China's factory activity expanded due to stockpiling, but it is also a source of global trade imbalances and faces pressure from G7 nations regarding its industrial policies.
South Africa: South Africa is among the African countries that could benefit from increased refined fuel supply from Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery, mitigating the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
China: El Nino is likely to be neutral for China, meaning no significant positive or negative impact is currently anticipated.
South Africa: South Africa is likely to experience weather whiplash, transitioning from intense drought to dangerously heavy rains.
May 08, 2026 · 304 articles
International
China: China is a competitor in rare earth minerals and humanoid robot technology, an unrelated business and technology event.
South Africa: South Africa is involved in a US-backed rare earths extraction project, an unrelated business and technology event.
Apr 19, 2026 · 29 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa initiated a genocide case against Israel before the United Nations' highest judicial body, which some Latin American countries joined.
Dec 09, 2025 · 6 articles
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