South African innovation on display at Chinese innovation forum in Shanghai

APO Group - Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases | 12-09-2026 11:39am |

South Africa will participate as Country of Honour at the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, China, from 11 to 14 September. A delegation led by Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Prof. Blade Nzimande will join global counterparts to discuss emerging technologies and deepen international cooperation. The delegation is expected to articulate Africa's science, technology and innovation agenda as outlined in the African Union's STISA 2034. The forum also marks 28 years of diplomatic relations between South Africa and China.

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