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South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding scientific and technological cooperation with China, with Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande holding high-level talks during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. Meeting with China’s Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Yin Hejun, Nzimande discussed ways to strengthen collaboration in several strategic areas, reflecting the growing partnership between the two countries in science, innovation and emerging technologies. A major focus of the bilateral meeting was expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, alongside joint research centres, scientific laboratories, space science, astronomy, quantum computing and cybersecurity. The ministers also…
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