Published: 12:00am, 4 Dec, 2015 Updated: 11:36am, 4 Dec, 2015
In an increasingly deepening economic relationship , China signed HK$50bn ( $ 6.5bn ) of agreements and loan deals with South Africa , a sign of the Asian country ’s ambition to expand its presence in Africa . More aid and investment will be announced at the Forum on China - Africa Cooperation in Johannesburg , despite criticism that China is exploiting resources through cheap loans to African countries . Just this week , Transnet and China Export Credit Insurance has agreed to a $ 2.5bn funding guarantee for infrastructure projects . On another note , it reveals that Africa is becoming increasingly popular with Chinese tourists , however , it appears there are still issues that need to be overcome , such as negative press coverage , if it is to compete with the western tourist markets . It is predicted that South Africa will see the largest rise in Chinese tourists as it is making it much easier in terms of visas .