Beijing – South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived at the Shunyi Centre in Beijing, China, for the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) Opening Ceremony.
CISCE is the world’s first national-level expo dedicated to global supply chains, hosted under the auspices of the Chinese central government and organised by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
Deputy President Mashatile is undertaking a Working Visit to China from 20 to 26 June 2026.
The visit follows an invitation extended to the deputy president by Ren Hongbin, the Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
CISCE is the world’s first national-level expo dedicated to global supply chains, hosted under the auspices of the Chinese Government and organised by the CCPIT.
It is Deputy President Mashatile’s second participation in the Expo, following his attendance at the 3rd CISCE in July 2025.
The Working Visit will further strengthen South Africa-China relations, with a particular focus on political cooperation, industrial investment, trade facilitation and economic collaboration.
Building on the successful outcomes of the 9th South Africa-China Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town in March 2026, and co-chaired by Deputy President Mashatile and Vice President Han Zheng of the People’s Republic of China, the visit seeks to further advance cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.
The Deputy President will also undertake high-level engagements with selected Chinese investors in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, reflecting the depth and breadth of South Africa’s economic partnership with China.
Deputy President Mashatile is accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi, as well as senior government officials.
