Deputy President Ramaphosa to discuss economic growth with China

Loyiso Langeni

14 July 2015

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is today expected to hold bilateral political and economic discussions with Vice President of China, Li yuan Chao.

This is part of Ramaphosa’s official visit to the People’s Republic of China which started yesterday.

In a statement Rampahosa’s office states that bilateral discussions will take place within the framework of the Five-to-Ten Year Strategic Programme, which was signed by President Jacob Zuma during his state visit to the People’s Republic of China in December 2014.

Rampahosa Spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa said the thrust of Deputy President Ramaphosa’s visit to the People’s Republic of China is on economic and trade matters with specific reference on how state-owned enterprises can be utilised to promote economic growth while addressing challenges of poverty and unemployment.

Mamoepa added that in this regard, Deputy President Ramaphosa is expected to visit several Chinese State-owned enterprises with a view of learning how South Africa could utilise the Chinese model in its own re-industrialisation process.

“Deputy President Ramaphosa’s delegation comprises Ministers Lynne Brown, Blade Nzimande and Deputy Ministers Thembi Majola, Mzwandile Masina, Mcebisi Jonas, senior government officials, business leaders and state-owned enterprise executives” Mamoepa said.