On August 7, Dr. Zhao Jixian, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy attended an educational supplies distribution ceremony at the Thiboloha Special School in the Free State Province. More than 500 people attended the event, including Seiso Mohai, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Tshehofasto Meagan Chauke-Adonis, Member of the National Assembly, local government officials, teachers and students. 

In his remarks, Minister Counselor Zhao noted that China and South Africa enjoy an all-round strategic cooperative partnership in the new era, and the bilateral cooperation between the two sides across various fields has brought tangible benefits to the two peoples. The Chinese Embassy is ready to continue working hand in hand with South Africa, further promoting exchanges in areas such as inclusive development, social security, and educational cooperation.

Deputy Minister Mohai and Member of Parliament Chauke-Adonis expressed gratitude to the Chinese Embassy for their support and assistance to South Africa’s education cause. They commended China’s rapid development in economy and technology, and expressed their hopes to further strengthen cooperation with China in various fields including artificial intelligence and education.