<Dd> For the article on Taiwanese--South African relations, see South Africa--Taiwan relations . </Dd> <P> People's Republic of China--South Africa relations refer to the current and historical relationship between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of South Africa . </P> <P> In 2010, China was South Africa's largest trading partner . Since 2007 Sino - South African relations have become increasingly close with increasing trade, policy and political ties . In the 2010 Beijing Declaration, South Africa was upgraded to the diplomatic status of Strategic Comprehensive Partner by the Chinese government . </P> <P> Prior to the fall of apartheid in South Africa relations between the two countries were officially non-existent and unofficially antagonistic . </P>

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