A high-level delegation from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) visiting South Africa held a briefing in Cape Town on Friday.
The delegation, led by Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), has been in South Africa since Wednesday, July 31, and will remain until Sunday, August 4.
Minister Jianchao said he met with President Cyril Ramaphosa where he expressed his confidence in the new government and the Government of National Unity (GNU).
During the dialogue, the delegation explained how it is focused on modernising China and expressed its intention to share these opportunities with South Africa and the African continent.
Secretary of Fengtai District Committee of Beijing Municipal Committee, Wang Shaofeng detailed the aim of the party to ensure better services, education, and over all experience within the capital city.
"Innovation is the main driver for economic growth," he said.
Shaofeng also outlined how they aim to have Beijing become an innovation hub.
Deputy Director General of the Bureau of Policy Research in the office of the Foreign Affaira Commission of the CPC Central Committee, Zhong Shujia said BRICS plays an important part of China's foreign policy. He said the Brics will also play a more important role in shaping the economic landscape.
Minister Jianchao also said the Brics countries make up of 46% of the world's population.
"We don't want Africa left behind with all these innovations and technologies in the future," he added.
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