Group 1 - The South Africa China Economic and Trade Association held its member meeting and the inauguration of the seventh council on September 1, with the Bank of China Johannesburg branch elected as the new council president [1][3] - The newly elected president Zhang Chaoyang highlighted the association's progress, including the successful hosting of a job fair for Chinese enterprises in South Africa in April 2024 and the release of a report on corporate social responsibility in December [3][5] - The association currently has over 230 members across various sectors, including finance, mining, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, logistics, communications, and culture [8] Group 2 - Ambassador Wu Peng expressed appreciation for the work of the sixth council and outlined expectations for the seventh council, emphasizing the need for effective internal operations, proactive engagement, and enhanced risk management [5][7] - The council aims to strengthen communication and cooperation to maintain a positive image for Chinese enterprises in South Africa [5][6] - The meeting included self-introductions from new council members and discussions on amendments to the association's charter [8]
南非中国经贸协会举行第七届理事会成立仪式