On May 15, 2026, the Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town held an open day event for young participants from the Amy Foundation of South Africa. Consul General Ren Faqiang attended the event and delivered a speech, with more than 40 young trainees from the Foundation’s Youth Skills Development Program present.

In his address, Consul General Ren extended a warm welcome to the young visitors. He emphasized that young people represent the future of a nation and serve as the most dynamic envoys for friendship between China and South Africa, as well as between China and Africa. He encouraged them to get close to and understand China through exchanges, cherish their youth, strive unswervingly for progress, and contribute wisdom and strength to China-South Africa friendship.

The event was held in a warm and lively atmosphere. Young diplomats gave presentations on China’s national conditions and traditional culture, and engaged in friendly interactions with the young participants. The young attendees shared their heartfelt insights, spoke highly of the profound essence of Chinese culture, and gained a more vivid and intuitive understanding of China’s development achievements in the new era.