On 17 July 2026, as a concrete outcome of the China—South Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, the Mount Tai Scenic Area Management Committee of Shandong Province and South African National Parks (SANParks) signed a Friendly Cooperation Agreement between Mount Tai and Table Mountain in Cape Town. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Ren Faqiang, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Cape Town; Mr. Zhang Ying, Secretary-General of the Tai’an Municipal Committee; Mr. Londt, Minister of Department of Social Development of the Western Cape; Mr. Simmers, Minister of Department of Infrastructure of the Western Cape, and representatives from relevant departments of both sides.

In his remarks, Consul General Ren noted that Mount Tai and Table Mountain are world-renowned natural and cultural landmarks of China and South Africa respectively. The establishment of a friendly relationship and the launch of exchanges between these two iconic mountains, spanning the vast Pacific and Indian Oceans, vividly demonstrate the deepening friendship between China and South Africa. The Consulate General of People’s Republic of China in Cape Town will continue to serve as a bridge and facilitator, actively promoting greater friendly exchanges and practical cooperation between Chinese provinces and municipalities and the Western Cape Province.