An evaluation of the trade relationships between South Africa and China: An empirical review 1995–2014
Journal: South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
Year: 2018

Background: South Africa’s (SA) largest trading partner is China. The bilateral trade flows between these two economies have been increasing since the end of the global financial crisis. There are several factors that determine the trade flows between these two economies.Aim: The research studies the impact of the real exchange rate, market size and economic size on the trade flows between SA and China, applying the gravity model of trade. Time series data for the period of 1995–2014 have been u