Xi unveils plans to increase imports from South Africa

They should enhance cooperation in such areas as infrastructure, trade, investment, finance and the Belt and Road Initiative, Xi said.

Saying that the China-South Africa relationship is at a new historical juncture, Xi added that the two nations are confident in developing a brighter future for bilateral relations.

During the meeting, the presidents reached important consensus on developing the China-South Africa comprehensive strategic partnership in the new period, Xi said.

Both sides agreed that China-South Africa cooperation should be people-centered, he said, and the people of the two countries should benefit from the cooperation.