Chinese fund advises SA to relax tender, BEE rules

China has promised extensive cooperation in the energy sector with South Africa and advised streamlining tender processes and relaxing BEE policies to make cooperation easier, according to Chinese officials at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

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Chinese fund advises SA to relax tender, BEE rules

news24.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

South Africa, China sign power deals during BRICS summit

South Africa has signed deals with China to upgrade its energy sector, including nuclear power plants, as the country aims to address its energy crisis and boost its economy.

8/24/2023

China’s Africa strategy is shifting from extraction to investment – driven from the industry-rich Hunan region

8/24/2023

Expansion will bring new vitality to BRICS - China's Xi

8/26/2023

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9/15/2023

China Deepens Ties with Zambia and Cambodia as it Seeks Leadership Role with Global South