On July 3, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa held a reception to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Nearly 300 guests attended the event, including former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe, former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor, Member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress (ANC) Lindiwe Zulu, Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature Desbo Mohono, Secretary of International Affairs and Relations of the South African Communist Party Ben Martins, as well as representatives from Chinese-funded enterprises and the Chinese community in South Africa.

Ambassador Wu Peng delivered an address highlighting the important speech delivered by General Secretary Xi Jinping at the gathering in celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. Ambassador Wu emphasized that the CPC is committed to the progress of humanity and the common good of the world. He noted that the CPC stands ready to work with the ANC and other political parties in South Africa to write a new chapter in the building of a high-level China-South Africa community with a shared future.

Speaking on behalf of South African President and ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ms Lindiwe Zulu extended warm congratulations on the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. She highly commended the historic achievements made by the CPC, and reaffirmed South Africa's unwavering commitment to the one-China policy. She stressed that South Africa rejects any attempt to contain China's peaceful development, and supports China's call for a community with a shared future for humankind. She noted that the two countries must deepen cooperation and expand exchanges across various fields, and wished that the friendship between the two parties, and between the peoples of South Africa and China, continue to flourish - deep as the ocean, high as the mountains, and enduring as the sun.

The reception was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Guests spoke highly of the tremendous achievements China has made in economic and social development under the leadership of the CPC, expressed appreciation for China's initiatives and measures in support of Africa's development and global development, and looked forward to even greater progress in China–South Africa and China–Africa relations.