South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile said his
government welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest in South Africa and use
the country as a gateway to the African market. He noted that Chery
Automobile's investment in the Rosslyn Plant will strengthen South Africa's
automotive industry by enhancing manufacturing competitiveness, creating
employment opportunities, and supporting economic growth. In addition, Chery
Automobile plans to develop the Rosslyn Plant into a comprehensive automotive
hub integrating research and development (R&D), manufacturing, supply chain
operations, skills training, and exports, further deepening China–South Africa
automotive industry cooperation for mutual benefit.
