what is the relationship between south africa and china
China–South Africa relations In 2010, China was South Africa's largest trading partner.[1] Since 2007 Sino-South African relations have become increasingly close with increasing trade, policy and political ties.[2][3] In the 2010 Beijing Declaration, South Africa was upgraded to the diplomatic status of Strategic Comprehensive Partner by the Chinese government.[4]
Trade unions in South Africa Today trade unions are still an important force in South Africa, with 3.11 million members representing 25.3% of the formal work force.[1] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is the largest of the three major trade union centres, with a membership of 1.8 million, and is part of the Tripartite alliance with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP).