On October 18, Ren Faqiang, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Cape Town, attended the inauguration ceremony of the 8th Council of the Western Cape Fujian Overseas Association. Chairman Yan Yiping, council members, overseas Chinese representatives and South African friends , over 500 in total, were present.

In his address, Consul General Ren extended congratulations to Chairman Yan Yiping and the members of the new council. He commended the association’s accomplishments in uniting overseas compatriots, boosting business growth, supporting national development and promoting China-South Africa exchanges. He urged the group to uphold its fine traditions, nurture strong patriotism, and contribute further to national reunification and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Chairman Yan Yiping, on behalf of the newly-elected Council, thanked the Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town for its support. He pledged to live up to expectations and build the Western Cape Fujian Overseas Association into a warm haven for nurturing hometown bonds, solidarity, mutual assistance and shared development. The association will rally overseas Chinese to contribute the overseas community’s strength to deepening China-South Africa friendship and advancing national reunification.