Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney China experienced a massive economic boom in the 1990s and 2000s which increased its demand for resource imports, like oil, from Africa. This led to... read more →
Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg One key outcome of the 15th Brics summit, hosted by South Africa, is the decision to invite six more countries to join the group with... read more →
South Africa signed a raft of deals with China on Wednesday to help it overhaul its creaky energy sector including upgrading its nuclear power plant as the government seeks to... read more →
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on South Africa to join him in boosting the countries’ combined influence on international affairs in the Global South. "We support substantive progress in the... read more →
Andrew Wood in Hong Kong reports that the president of China, Xi Jinping, has arrived in South Africa for the fifteenth summit of BRICS … the international grouping of developing... read more →
On the eve of the 15th BRICS summit, both SA and US diplomatic sources say they believe that relations between the two countries have improved, with the US adding that... read more →
Black Business Council CEO Kganki Matabane told the SABC that the BRICS 15th Summit is expected to yield positive results for South African businesses and the country’s economy. The BRICS... read more →
China's Cyberspace Administration has introduced measures targeting internet addiction and promoting socialist values among young people. The proposal, according to CNN, suggests the inclusion of a "minor mode" on mobile devices and apps,... read more →
The South African rand weakened in early trade on Monday, ahead of a week packed with the BRICS summit of emerging market economies and monthly inflation figures. This morning, the... read more →
An expansion of the BRICS bloc under consideration at a summit this week has attracted a motley crew of potential candidates - from Iran to Argentina - with one thing... read more →