South African experts have welcomed China's decision to grant duty-free access for 100 percent of South African export tariff lines, a move seen as significant for the nation's trade and industrial development.

• China will grant duty-free access to 100 percent of South African export tariff lines.
• The agreement was signed during a visit by South African Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau.
• Experts believe this could help South Africa shift from exporting primary commodities to producing higher value-added goods and attract advanced technology.