Chinese vice president meets South African counterpart

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Beijing, capital of China, on June 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Tuesday in Beijing.

Han recalled that he co-chaired with Mashatile the ninth plenary session of the China-South Africa Bi-National Commission in March, describing it as a complete success.

The two sides should further act on the important common understandings between the two heads of state, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen practical cooperation, and work for further progress in the implementation of the meeting outcomes, Han said.

As members of BRICS and the G20, China and South Africa should strengthen international coordination and jointly play a positive role in improving global economic governance, he said.

Mashatile said South Africa has always been committed to deepening political mutual trust and enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation with China.

South Africa adheres to the one-China policy and stands ready to work with China to support each other in safeguarding their respective core interests, he said.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Beijing, capital of China, on June 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Tao)