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New Era of Chinese Manufacturing in South Africa Begins

South African president Jacob Zuma personally oversaw the opening of the First Automative Works (FAW) factory in Port Elizabeth, China’s single largest investment in the country. The new production facility comes at an opportune time for South Africa as BMW, GM and other car-makers have slowed or suspended output. FAW, though, is entering potentially treacherous territory as South Africa’s notoriously aggressive unions may present a new challenge to a company ill-prepared to deal with powerful organized labor groups.

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