1 min readBy Wang Chuan
Right of reply: SA needs more factories, not more walls
By Wang ChuanSouth Africa
Chinese electric vehicles and investment can boost South African manufacturing, create jobs and accelerate the affordable green transition, while tariffs risk harming consumers and businesses. South Africa should protect its economic sovereignty and maintain strong trade ties with both China and the European Union.
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- 44 words · 1 min read
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- October 28, 2026
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- Wang Chuan
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- Daily Maverick