How Hunan is powering China's trade with Africa

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Philip Myburgh, head of Trade at Standard Bank Group's Business and Commercial Banking division, discusses how Hunan province in central China has established itself as a strategic hub for expanding trade with Africa – and the implications for future economic partnerships.

12 Aug 2025 1PM English South Africa Business · News

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