Speaker, I just want to respond to the very positive statement by the hon Selau. The visit to China, which took place under the leadership of the President, was indeed a very important strategic visit.
Among other things, the partnership agreement that he mentioned was in fact a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement which substantially elevated the level of the bilateral relationship which we have with the People's Republic of China. There is a series of structures which begin with summit meetings periodically, meetings at the level of Deputy Presidents and annual meetings by Ministers. Indeed it does mean that we have a relationship with China which China has with a few other countries.
Some of the elements of a comprehensive strategic partnership were also very important. Among other things is the commitment by the government of China to encourage their enterprises to purchase more value-added products from South Africa and co-operate in adding value and beneficiating mineral products, as well as co-operate in manufacturing inputs for infrastructure and green industry programmes.
I think it's very clear that China chose to have a relationship with us because they see us as a country with significant potential, an important power in our own right as a middle-income emerging economy and also as a part of the African continent. I can't help but conclude that the way China sees us is in very sharp contrast with the way the hon Mluleki George sees us. I just want to say to him that it's actually not the country that's gone to the dogs, it's your party. I thank you. [Laughter.] [Applause.]