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]
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea The South China Sea disputes involve both island and maritime claims among several sovereign states within the region, namely Brunei, the People's Republic of China (PRC), the Republic of China (ROC), Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. An estimated US$5 trillion worth of global trade passes through the South China Sea[1] and many non-claimant states want the South China Sea to remain international waters. To promote this, several states, including the United States, conduct "freedom of navigation" operations.[2]