On 9 Sepmtember 2026, Consul General Ren Faqiang met Alan, Author of “Nine resons to Visit China-Now!”The two sides exchanged views on people to people exchange between China and South Africa.

Alan spoke highly of his trip to China. He noted the nine compelling reasons for overseas travellers to visit China: Scale, Speed, Food, Suprises and discoveries, Synergy, Service, Skills, Organisers, Ear Pods（smart translation）.

Consul General Ren commended the book, which features hundreds of photographs taken by the author together with vivid writing. From the first-person perspective of a visitor to South Africa, it presents a vivid, authentic China, offering an immersive and touching reading experience. The Consulate General welcomes more South Africans to visit China and experience the real country in person. It stands ready to further serve as a bridge, improve visa and other services, and continuously promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and South Africa.