Group 1 - South Africa's government is actively collaborating with international partners, including China, to advance its electric vehicle (EV) industry, viewing this as an opportunity rather than a challenge [1] - The South African Vice President highlighted the growing opportunities for Chinese enterprises in South Africa, particularly in renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, infrastructure, logistics, special economic zones, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, value-added critical minerals, and the digital economy [1] - South Africa aims to leverage its significant platinum group metal reserves to gain a competitive advantage in producing sustainable energy technologies, including EVs and renewable energy components, in partnership with China [1] Group 2 - The ongoing growth in trade between South Africa and China has led to a widening trade deficit for South Africa, necessitating an expansion of its export portfolio and encouragement of high-value exports [2] - The Vice President emphasized that a strategic partnership with China in trade and investment could foster economic growth, job creation, and overall development in South Africa [2] - A high-level delegation from South Africa visited China to discuss bilateral economic cooperation, supply chain collaboration, and alignment with the green industry, marking a significant opportunity to enhance the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations [2]

眼下，全球经济不确定性仍存，中欧合作有望成为维护全球多边秩序稳定发展的"压舱石"，符合世界各 国共同利益。中国与中东欧国家深化经贸合作也将迎来新机遇。面向未来，双方需要相向而行，进一步 推动经贸合作向新向实，引领全方位合作机制走深走精。 一是积极推动进口贸易，大力发展服务贸易，努力推动双方总体贸易结构均衡化发展。中国2021年9月 提出"今后5年从中东欧国家进口累计价值1700亿美元以上"的目标，今后应以中东欧博览会为契机，以 特色农副产品、矿产品、高端中间品为主要着力点，支持国内大型电商平台上线"中东欧商品"专区，加 强品牌宣传和推广；发挥中东欧国家旅游资源丰富的优势，率先支持在塞尔维亚、黑山、波黑、北马其 顿等对中国实施免签政策的国家开拓旅游线路；鼓励中东欧国家的信息服务、软件服务等数字服务商拓 展中国市场，以服务贸易发展促成双方贸易结构"再平衡"。 近日，以"向新向好向未来"为主题的第四届中国—中东欧国家博览会在浙江省宁波市举办，展会规模、 展品种类、参展人数等各项指标均创新高，标志着中国与中东欧国家经贸合作迈上新台阶、开启新篇 章。 自2012年中国与中东欧国家建立合作机制以来，双方贸易规模年均增速达 ...