China is making big investments in South Africa, and the latest investment in the Eastern Cape is a concern for some.
A Chinese delegation of business people from the Zhejiang region of the country has just completed their finishing work in the Eastern Cape to sign a deal for a huge port development project.
The Port of Port St. Johns was visited by the Chinese province’s governor, Yuan Jiajun as well as visits to East London and Coega area near Port Elizabeth.
The visit, which was initially aimed at improving trade relations, apparently gave rise to possible new developments that will take place in the area.
Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane has warned the Chinese that if they want to do business in the Eastern Cape they will have to accept the province is not for sale.
His strong words come in the wake of mounting fears among the public that the Chinese are seeking to take advantage of the country’s resources as a further extension of their busines
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