On September 5, Minister Zhou Maoyi of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa attended and delivered remarks at the 46th Hong Ning Spring Festival. The event was attended by Acting Consul General Zhou Yujiang of the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg, Counsellor and Consul General Liao Xiaoying of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, as well as more than 1,000 members of the Chinese community and local residents.

Minister Zhou commended the Hong Ning Chinese Aged Home for carrying forward the traditional Chinese virtues of respecting and caring for the elderly, and for enhancing friendship between China and South Africa. He noted that Chinese enterprises and businesses have actively fulfilled their social responsibilities and participated in public welfare and charitable initiatives, making contributions to local economic and social development, job creation, and people's well-being. They have also received strong support and assistance from the South African people.

Minister Zhou expressed hope that the Chinese community in South Africa would continue to uphold the fine traditions of solidarity and mutual support, deepen unity, cooperation and inclusive development, and work together to build a harmonious community.

During the event, Minister Zhou visited exhibition booths and interacted with members of the Chinese community and local residents.