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Organisations History of
Relations South Africa and the People's Republic of China (PRC)
agreed in August 1991 on the establishment of unofficial representations in Beijing
and Pretoria respectively to act as channels of communication between the two
governments. Consequently the South African Centre for Chinese Studies was established
in Beijing in March 1992. Formal diplomatic relations were established on 1 January
1998. Diplomatic Representation
South African Representation in China Mr V B Koloane
Chargé d'Affaires a.i. South
African Embassy Office Hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 17:00
Lunch : 12:00 to 12:45 China Representation in South Africa
H
E Mr ZHONG Jianhua
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy
of the People's Republic of China Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans For more
information contact the Embassy of the People's Republic of China.
Health Requirements
Immunisation against hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis
C as well as Japanese Encephalitis is strongly recommended
before departure from South Africa. Immunisation against poliomyelitis, tetanus
and typhoid (Vivotif Berna) is also recommended. Malaria is not really
a problem in Beijing, although it does exist in the southern parts of China. A
yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming
from an infected area. For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Beijing
is hot and humid in summer and very cold and dry in winter. Temperatures from
June to August can go up to 38 degrees C with a humidity level of 70 - 75% or
more. For up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency
Info
The monetary unit is the Yuan (referred to in the daily
language as kuai), divided into ten mao (or "jiao" on the bank notes),
each of which comprises ten fen. The currency is officially referred to as the
Renminbi, abbreviated to RMB. The symbol for Yuan is "Y". The current
rate of exchange is about Y8.1 to the US dollar. The currency is not freely convertible.
For current exchange rates click here. State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No Information Bilateral
Agreements If you have any queries with regard to treaties please
contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0892/0742 or send an e-mail to: jacobsm@foreign.gov.zaTrade
Info South Africa's main exports to China include iron ore, steel,
manganese, chrome ore, tobacco, wool, granite, gold, copper, aluminium and motor
vehicle spares. China's main exports to South Africa include textiles, kidney
beans, groundnuts, cotton seed cake, light electronics, capital equipment, paraffin
wax and television sets. For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and China, visit the web site of the
Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa Interest
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