00:00South Africa's bilateral trade with China has surged following Beijing's introduction of a
00:05temporary zero-tariff deal for qualifying African exports in May. Commerce between the two countries
00:12reached nearly $15 billion from then through to August, representing a nearly 24% year-on-year
00:18increase. Beijing's ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng says exports to China rose nearly 25%
00:24to $5.3 billion, while imports from China increased 23% to $9.47 billion. South Africa's agricultural
00:34exports to China reached nearly $500 million during the period, up more than 35% year-on-year.
00:41Increasing exports to China is part of South Africa's strategy to develop new markets
00:46as it faces a worsening relationship and potential trade barriers with the United States.
