The Chinese Government is offering scholarships for South African students to study at Chinese institutions from September 2017. The scholarship may be awarded for postgraduate (Masters, PhD or Post-doc) or non-degree Chinese language studies. Bachelor’s degree scholarships are taught in Chinese and will only be awarded to applicants who already have the required level of Chinese proficiency (HSK 4 or above). Preference is given to applicants for postgraduate studies. DEGREE LEVEL … [Read more...] about Scholarships to study in China
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Chinese Consulate General pops in to Coega IDZ
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today welcomed the Consulate General Kang Yong of the People's Republic of China at the Coega IDZ. The visit by the Consulate General follows hotly on the heels late last year by the China Vice President - Dr LI Yuanchao, who congratulated the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) as one of the best IDZ's in the developing countries. Kang Yong, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China commended the CDC on its good working, … [Read more...] about Chinese Consulate General pops in to Coega IDZ
Local man appointed as Brand SA’s new Country Manager in China
Brand South Africa recently announced the appointment of Uitenhage born Ramon Thomas, as Country Manager to lead its operations in the Peoples Republic of China. Thomas, who has acquired at least 15 years of global and cross-cultural experience in, amongst others, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, China, and South Africa, will be responsible for managing the reputation of the Nation Brand in China. He will also be tasked with, working with a range of stakeholders including the … [Read more...] about Local man appointed as Brand SA’s new Country Manager in China
Communique of the 6th South Africa – Peoples Republic of China Bi-National Commission (BNC)
Communique of the 6th South Africa - Peoples Republic of China Bi-National Commission (BNC): Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa today co-chaired the 6th Bi-National Commission with the Vice President of the People's Republic of China, Mr LI Yuanchao at Tuynhuis in Cape Town. The Commission received and deliberated on reports of the Sectoral Committees on foreign relations, trade and investment, science and technology, mining, energy and education. They also … [Read more...] about Communique of the 6th South Africa – Peoples Republic of China Bi-National Commission (BNC)
Coega congratulated on its ‘best in class’ achievement
THE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) has received a major endorsement from Dr LI Yuanchao, the Vice President of the People's Republic of China as one of the best IDZ's in the developing countries. "I've been to many developing countries and industrial development zones the, Coega IDZ is by far the best of them all" - Dr LI Yuanchao, China Vice President. This comment is one of many positive statements that were made by Dr LI Yuanchao during his visit … [Read more...] about Coega congratulated on its ‘best in class’ achievement
SA’s ambassador to China to brief the media
SA's ambassador to China to brief the media: South Africa's ambassador to the People's Republic of China, Her Excellency Dolana Msimang, will brief the media on South Africa's bilateral political and trade relations with China. China is South Africa's single biggest trading partner and one of the biggest investors on the African continent. The media briefing is scheduled as follows: Date: Friday, 21 October 2016 Time: 11:00 am Venue: Media Briefing Room, DIRCO Distributed by … [Read more...] about SA’s ambassador to China to brief the media
President Zuma arrives in China for G20 Summit
President Zuma arrives in China for G20 Summit: President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Hangzhou in the People's Republic of China, to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit. China presides over the work of the G20 this year and under its Presidency, has adopted an overarching theme of working "Towards an Innovative, Invigorated, Interconnected and Inclusive World Economy". South Africa is a member country of the Group of 20 (G20) which consists of 19 countries plus the European Union (EU), … [Read more...] about President Zuma arrives in China for G20 Summit
Agriculture students’ China visit expands horizons
Three students from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University have just returned from Yangling, China, where they represented South Africa at a 20-day seminar on "agricultural environment-controlling technologies of arid areas for developing countries". Their visit has opened up the way for collaboration between NMMU's Agricultural Management Department and the Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University in Yangling. Meanwhile, another agricultural student is also on her way to China: … [Read more...] about Agriculture students’ China visit expands horizons
Students chosen for unique Chinese tourism project
Four Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University students have been granted the opportunity of a life-time, in the form of an educational trip to China with students from across the globe - which will be televised daily on Chinese national television. The four - final-year Economics student Sibusiso Makaringe, Psychology honours student Qapela Ngcobo, third-year Public Administration and Sociology student Bafana Nogcansi, and final-year Development Studies student Sandile Mjamba - are the only … [Read more...] about Students chosen for unique Chinese tourism project
Athol Fugard’s kite
Athol Fugard Monument Image by KingTyrone Three of Athol Fugard's Plays to be Staged in China for the First Time: Athol Fugard is considered to be one of the greatest living playwrights in the world. Best known for his political plays, he has been writing and producing since the 1950s. He has written over 30 plays which have been performed for audiences around the ... Athol Fugard - Read more on Books LIVE (blog) Athol Fugard Premiere About Apartheid Begins Tonight at … [Read more...] about Athol Fugard’s kite
Cashing In On China
Since 2010 China has been South Africa's single-largest trade partner, but bridging the cultural divide has, for many companies, been a perilous journey fraught with pitfalls and capsized business ventures says Colin Smith, MD of South Africa's largest compatible ink cartridges group, Trink. Yet for many, forging a business link with the People's Republic has seen their enterprises expand exponentially - particularly here in the Eastern Cape with investments such as the First Auto Works (FAW) … [Read more...] about Cashing In On China
China now one of SA’s top five source tourist markets
Tourist arrivals to South Africa grew by 10.5% for the first six months of 2012, more than double the global average of 5% for the same period. According to the most recent tourism figures, tourist numbers to South Africa increased by an impressive 10.5% during the first half of 2012, which is double the global tourism growth rate of 5%. "Stats SA's tourism figures indicate that South Africa experienced an excellent first half of the year, attracting 4 416 373 tourists to the country … [Read more...] about China now one of SA’s top five source tourist markets
