In a deep dive into South Africa's trade landscape, Marvellous Ngundu, a research consultant at the Institute for Security Studies, reveals the stark realities behind the booming trade with China. Although trade soared past $52 billion, South Africa's trade deficit with China has ballooned to nearly $10 billion. Ngundu discusses the critical need for strategic policy changes to balance this relationship, emphasizing the importance of enhancing local production and maximizing Africa's resource value amid the growing influence of Chinese imports.