The Strategic Plan doc covers the strategic thrust of the work of the Department in the 2008 – 2011 mtef

Strengthen Political and Economic Relations

• Strengthen Political and Economic Relations

• With the engagement with China, three events have been chosen:-

• 2008 Celebrations of 10 years of SA-China diplomatic relations
• 2010 Shanghai World Expo
• Partnership for Growth and Development (led by dti)

Strengthen Political and Economic Relations

• Strengthen Political and Economic Relations

• China - 2008 Celebrations of 10 years of SA-China diplomatic relations

• Three phased approach

• Phase I : SA Weeks 07 to 29 April 2008

• Cultural events in 4 cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou) ; Political Seminars; Celebrations of the South African National Day,
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