‘Forward Together’ is the theme as China celebrates 25 years of diplomatic relations

By Opinion | Published Dec 13, 2023

Helmo Preuss “Forward Together” was the theme of Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Chen Xiaodong’s speech on December 12 at a reception celebrating 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations at the Chinese embassy in Pretoria. Chen noted that although China and South Africa are geographically far apart, the two countries enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges which provide a fine example for China-Africa co-operation and South-South co-operation.