South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank and China Construction Bank Boost Ties for Trade, Financing

South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank and China Construction Bank have extended a partnership for another five years to foster trade relations between China and Africa.

The two will focus over the next five years on supporting customers within the China-Africa corridor and expanding cooperation in project financing, syndicated loans and trade.

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