Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for closer cooperation between South Africa and China to expand digital trade, strengthen e-commerce platforms and create new market-entry opportunities for South African businesses. Speaking during a visit to the South Africa Commodity China Exhibition and Trade Center (SACC) in Shenzhen, Mashatile said digital commerce can play a vital role in helping South African exporters, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, reach one of the world's largest consumer markets. The visit formed part of the Deputy President's working trip to the People's Republic of China, where he is holding discussions aimed at deepening economic cooperation,…