China and South Africa Signed an AEO Mutual Recognition Agreement: Deepening Trade Relations and Market Prospects
On August 22, 2023, President Xi Jinping of China visited South Africa and signed a joint statement on the mutual recognition of AEO (Authorized Economic Operator). This measure aims to further improve the trade convenience between China and South Africa, reduce costs, and provide preferential policies for enterprises of the two countries. According to statistics, China has signed AEO mutual recognition agreements with multiple countries and regions, and the South African market has thus become an important part of Chinese enterprises expansion into the African market.