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1 Recent China - South Africa Infrastructure Initiatives
Prof Wynand JvdM Steyn HOD – Civil Engineering University of Pretoria 12 July 2017

2 Introduction Long history of China – South Africa infrastructure collaboration Since late 1990s Regular interactions discussions visits Belt and Road initiative Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-century Maritime Silk Road

3 Roads / pavements focus
Investments in APT technology HVS and MLS Investments in technology development

4 Recent developments MOU between UP and Chang’an University Focusing on
Collaborative teaching Collaborative research Academic interactions Student interaction

5 Current initiatives Prof Alex Visser
Visiting professor - Chang’an University Expert consultant rubber asphalt and related topics Dr Lin Chen Post Doc at University of Pretoria – Data Science Prof Fred Hugo / Prof Wynand Steyn Expert consultants - Inner Mongolia Roads World Transportation Conference Specific China – South Africa session SATC Student essay participants Conference papers Prof Xie visit and discussions

6 Planned initiatives Academic interactions Lectures Student exchange
Initially post graduate Followed by undergraduate Financially supported Research collaboration Collaborative projects with intention of knowledge expansion

7 Disruptive technologies - Sharebike

8 Establishment of International (Belt & Road) Transport Alliance (ITA)
Platform for developing & enhancing all-round, multi-level & wide-ranging cooperation in transport field among countries along Belt and Road Achieving integrated, fast & sustainable development of transport systems connecting these countries People of these countries can share safe, convenient, comfortable & green transport systems Interconnectivity of transport infrastructure of high priority Promoting construction & maintenance of international backbone corridors, forming infrastructure network connecting Asia, Europe, & Africa at various levels

9 Conclusions Active collaborations over may years
New initiatives & opportunities Good scientific & engineering basis & support

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