
China Keeps Shopping for Services. Are You Selling? By ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founder Rachel Wu
Analysis by ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founder Rachel Wu on Shanghai’s services economy
ANDAMAN PARTNERS was pleased to co-sponsor an event at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai on 30 May 2025 to celebrate South Africa’s 31st anniversary of Freedom Day.
South Africa Consul General, the Honourable CG Phuti Joyce Tsipa, and Shanghai Vice Mayor Mr. Xiaohong Zhang addressed the strategic importance of the bilateral relationship and celebrated Freedom Day together with the South African and Chinese business communities.
ANDAMAN PARTNERS is committed to continuing our support to the Embassy, Consulate and business community, and we express our sincere thanks for the opportunity to the South African Consulate in Shanghai.
ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founders Kobus van der Wath and Rachel Wu have participated in various South African Freedom Day celebrations in China in previous years. Over the past two decades, Rachel and Kobus have collaborated with and supported the China-South Africa community with various events, business visits, investment and trade initiatives and successful transactions.

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