摘要
JANUARY 1, 2013 will mark the 15th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between South Africa and China. Over this period, all of China＇s top leadership has visited South Africa - something unprece- dented in terms of frequency and seniority when compared to Beijing＇s relations with any other state. China views South Africa as its foremost strategic partner in Africa as well as a major player in multilateral global politics. The rapidly growing interest of Chinese presence and interests in Africa can only exist with the tacit acceptance with the existing regional hegemon, the South African Government, Both Pretoria and Beijing describe their relationship as a ＂compre- hensive strategic partnership＂ - grand sounding, but what are the key forces that shape the bilateral relationship？ Since 1994,
JANUARY 1, 2013 will mark the 15th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between South Africa and China. Over this period, all of China＇s top leadership has visited South Africa - something unprece- dented in terms of frequency and seniority when compared to Beijing＇s relations with any other state. China views South Africa as its foremost strategic partner in Africa as well as a major player in multilateral global politics. The rapidly growing interest of Chinese presence and interests in Africa can only exist with the tacit acceptance with the existing regional hegemon, the South African Government, Both Pretoria and Beijing describe their relationship as a ＂compre- hensive strategic partnership＂ - grand sounding, but what are the key forces that shape the bilateral relationship？ Since 1994,
