Premier of the Free State province, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, has sent congratulations to the Peoples Republic of China as the Asian nation celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding.
Letsoha-Mathae led the Free State delegation which attended a prestigious reception hosted by Consul General of China in Joburg, Pan Qingjiang. The Joburg event was attended by Free State MECs including Jabu Mbalula, MEC for community safety, roads and transport.
The Chinese National Day reception was also attended by Speaker of Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Morakane Mosupyoe Joburg Mayor Dada Morero and Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza among hundreds of other invited guests.
The annual celebration this year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, since the proclamation made by Mao Zedong, then chairman of the Communist Party of China CPC, on October 1, 1949.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1998, South Africa and China have forged a partnership grounded in mutual respect, shared interests, and a commitment to development. This relationship is not merely transactional it is a partnership that seeks to address the challenges faced by both countries and the broader African continent, said Letsoha-Mathae.
