JOHANNESBURG - The Eastern Cape is one of South Africa's poorest provinces, hit by a technical recession this year.
In a bid to turn its economic fortunes around, Premier Oscar Mabuyane is looking east.
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He has signed a letter of intent, to forge a bilateral partnership with the Chinese province of Jilin on trade, tourism and investment.
eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso has more details.