Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town

FM Wang Yi met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister ＆ Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The two sides put forward a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East Region. 1. Immediate cessation of hostilities; 2. Start of peace talks as soon as possible; 3. Security of nonmilitary targets; 4. Security of shipping lanes; 5. Primacy of the United Nations Charter. Full text: fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202…

Smart construction at an expressway expansion project in south China’s Guangdong. 🛣 No one in the cab! Unmanned paver + roller working in perfect sync—millimeter precision, maximum efficiency.

Vice President Han Zheng visited South Africa from March 25 to 27. During his stay in Cape Town, he met with President Cyril Ramaphosa, co-chaired the ninth plenary session of the China-South Africa Bi-National Commission with Deputy President Paul Mashatile, and met with Speaker of the National Assembly Ms Thoko Didiza.

South African Navy frigate Amatola arrived in Shanghai on March 15 for a 5-day friendly visit—its first to the city and the first visit by a South African naval vessel to China since 2008. Following joint exercise earlier this year, the visit features exchanges, joint activities, and dialogue on various fields—further strengthening cooperation, trust, and friendship between China and South Africa.

CG Ren Faqiang was pleased to welcome Mr. Jin Hongwen and Mr. Rafiek Potgieter on 17 March. Best of luck to the China National Rugby 7s Men's Team during their training and matches in South Africa! 🏉#Rugby7s #ChinaSouthAfrica

China is a global leader in the semiconductor sector. In 2024, South Africa imported $44.547 million worth of chips from China, highlighting great potential for cooperation in this field. China will continue to provide reliable chip supplies to support SA’s industrialization & economic growth.

China–SA agricultural cooperation enjoys a solid foundation & broad prospects. China is SA’s 7th largest export market for agricultural products globally and its largest in Asia. In 2025, SA’s agricultural exports to China reached $720 million. Starting from May 1, 2026, China will implement comprehensive zero-tariff treatment for SA, creating new opportunities for SA’s agricultural products. We are ready to deepen agricultural cooperation with SA, and welcome more South African companies to explore opportunities in the Chinese market.

Consul General Ren Faqiang met Hon. Mahumapelo, Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation of National Assembly and members of the committee for a friendly exchange on China–South Africa relations, parliamentary exchanges and economic cooperation.

Consul General Ren Faqiang visited the Hisense factory in Cape Town, touring TV and refrigerator production lines and meeting local employees. He praised the company’s contribution to jobs and growth in South Africa. The Consulate General of the people’s Republic of China in Cape Town will continue supporting Chinese enterprises locally. #ChinaSouthAfrica#ChinaAfrica #ChineseCompanies #Hisense #EconomicCooperation

Consul General Ren Faqiang met Hon. Cedric Frolick to discuss China–South Africa relations and parliamentary exchanges. He pledged to deepen cooperation, while Frolick praised Chinese enterprises like BAIC, FAW, and Hisense for boosting local development.#ChinaSouthAfrica #BilateralRelations #Hisense #BAIC #FAW

SA Expert: how China-Africa relations can stay strong amid global shifts?  #2026twosessions #15thfiveyearplan

Wang Yi: China’s diplomatic service will continue to be an enabler of high-standard opening up. fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202…

Chinese FM Wang Yi: China-Africa friendship has stood the test of changing international circumstances and shown strong vitality. fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202…

Two Sessions Explainer | Why the #2026TwoSessions matter ? This is it — March 2026. #China is once again in its "two sessions" mode. China's annual sessions of the top legislature and political advisory body have long served as an important window for the world to observe & understand China. In this video, People's Daily Online reporters break down what happens at the 2026 two sessions —and why it matters to you.

SA’s Chinese Consulate-General hosts Lantern Festival On March 3, the Chinese Consulate-General in Cape Town, South Africa, hosted a vibrant Lantern Festival reception. Government officials, members of the Chinese community, and friends from various countries gathered to celebrate the traditional Chinese festival and experience its rich cultural heritage in Cape Town.

The first China-Africa Entrepreneurs Development Conference was held in Changsha recently, gathering more than 400 political and business representatives from China and Africa. A vivid example of China-Africa economic & trade cooperation.

Come and play pitch-pot and solve lantern riddles!#lanternfestival

Happy Lantern Festival!🏮🏮🏮🏮Guests are welcome to the Chinese Consulate General to eat some yuanxiao.#lanternfestival

The U.S.-Israeli strikes have no UN Security Council authorization and violate international law. China is deeply concerned over the regional spillover. The sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the Gulf states should likewise be fully respected.

#LivingTheChinaVibe Learning through living. Cultivating small habits is a gentle way to understand another culture.