Hey there! Did you know that South Africa and China are becoming super close friends? 🤩 They’re sharing music, dance, and even learning each other’s languages! 🎶🕺
South Africa’s Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, visited Beijing this week for a big event called the China International Supply Chain Expo. He said that South Africa is really excited about exchanging cultures with China and other countries in the Global South. 🌍
The ‘Global South’ is a term used to describe countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America that are working together to help each other grow and develop. Isn’t that cool? 🤗
He said, ‘We are encouraging people-to-people relations with many countries, including China. We’re already doing lots of exchanges in music, dance, and learning each other’s languages!’ 🎵🇿🇦🇨🇳
South Africa and China are both part of a group called BRICS, which also includes Brazil, Russia, and India. BRICS countries work together to help each other and make the world better for everyone. 🌟
Mashatile believes that by working together, countries can overcome challenges and build a brighter future. 🌈
Guess what? Traveling between South Africa and China is about to get easier! ✈️ South African Airways is planning to start flights between Johannesburg and Beijing in October 2025. Isn’t that exciting? 🛫🛬
Also, South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, announced a new way for visitors to get visas more easily. Soon, people can apply online from their homes, and it will be super quick! ⏰💻
She said they’re even using special technology called AI (Artificial Intelligence) to make the process faster and safer. 🤖
It’s so awesome to see countries like South Africa and China becoming good friends and sharing their cultures. Maybe one day, you’ll get to visit these places and make new friends too! 🌍❤️
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South African deputy president: SA-China culture exchange underway
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