Core Points - The South Africa-China Trade and Investment Promotion Conference and the 9th China-South Africa Trade Expo opened in Johannesburg, attended by hundreds of representatives from both countries' political, business, and academic sectors [1][3] Group 1: Event Overview - The event aims to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, supporting South Africa's industrialization and export diversification, and building a high-level South Africa-China community of shared destiny [3] - The conference highlights the long-standing close trade and investment relationship between South Africa and China, with China being South Africa's largest trading partner for several consecutive years [5] Group 2: Economic Cooperation - There is a growing momentum in cooperation between the two countries in areas such as infrastructure, green development, and digital economy, which is expected to further drive South Africa's economic growth and social development [5] - Various memorandums of understanding were signed between business representatives from both countries, indicating a commitment to enhance information sharing, promote enterprise exchanges, and jointly conduct activities [8] Group 3: Participation and Exhibitors - The 9th China-South Africa Trade Expo will last for three days, concluding on the 25th, featuring over 400 leading enterprises from 44 cities across 13 provinces in China, covering industries such as textiles, home appliances, electronics, building materials, and furniture [10]