A delegation of the South African Communist Party (SACP) led by Solly Afrika Mapaila, the general secretary of the party, recently visited China.
On March 18, the delegation met with Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (IDCPC).
Liu said, under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Cyril Ramaphosa, China-South Africa relations have maintained a high level of operation and continuously gained new connotations. The CPC and the SACP are the pioneering forces of the respective countries and important representatives of the world’s progressive forces. The CPC is willing to work with the SACP to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen strategic communication, deepen exchanges and mutual learning on party governance and state administration, promote cooperation in various fields and multilateral coordination through inter-party channels, drive greater development of China-South Africa and China-Africa relations, and work constantly to turn the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity into reality.
Mapaila said, the SACP highly appreciates the tremendous achievements of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics under the leadership of the CPC and is willing to learn from China’s experience in strengthening Party building, combating corruption, consolidating popular support, and leading economic and social development. South Africa firmly adheres to the one-China principle and supports China’s reunification cause.
The following article was originally published on the IDCPC website.
Beijing, March 18th—Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), met here today with a delegation led by Solly Afrika Mapaila, General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP).
Liu said, under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Cyril Ramaphosa, China-South Africa relations have maintained a high level of operation and continuously gained new connotations. The CPC and the SACP are the pioneering forces of the respective countries and important representatives of the world’s progressive forces, both shouldering the responsibility and mission of pursuing development, promoting reform, and seeking revitalization. The CPC is willing to work with the SACP to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen strategic communication, deepen exchanges and mutual learning on party governance and state administration, promote cooperation in various fields and multilateral coordination through inter-party channels, drive greater development of China-South Africa and China-Africa relations, and work constantly to turn the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind into reality. China’s recently concluded “Two Sessions”, the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), have approved the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan. China is willing to share development opportunities with all countries in the world, including South Africa, and jointly pursue the dream of modernization. Liu also introduced the CPC’s education campaign to help officials gain a correct understanding of what it means to perform well and act accordingly.
Mapaila said, the SACP highly appreciates the tremendous achievements of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics under the leadership of the CPC, and is willing to learn from China’s experience in strengthening Party building, combating corruption, consolidating popular support, and leading economic and social development. South Africa firmly adheres to the one-China principle and supports China’s reunification cause. China is an important stabilizer of the international order and global trade. Faced with a complex and ever-changing international situation, BRICS countries, such as South Africa and China, should strengthen cooperation to jointly safeguard world peace, stability, and development.
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common interest.
Joyce Moloi-Moropa, SACP National Treasurer, Zolani Mkiva, General Secretary of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa), and others were present. Lu Kang, Vice-minister of the IDCPC, attended the relevant events.
