On July 10th, 2024, Ambassador Wu Peng visited the Chinese community in Johannesburg, accompanied by Minister Zheng Bingkai, Minister Counsellor Yin Qi, Consul General Pan Qingjiang, and Deputy Consul General Zhou Yujiang. The delegation toured key sites including Johannesburg's First Chinatown, the TCA Building, the Overseas Chinese United Health Club, and the South Africa Chinese Community and Police Cooperation Centre.

The Police Cooperation Centres are a special programme in which SAPS stations are overseen and trained by Chinese police officials, offering priority protection to Chinese settlers with officers trained in Mandarin, who deliver protection to Chinese settlers at a standard acceptable to the Chinese government.

Ambassador Wu met with several community representatives, expressing the Chinese government's concern for overseas Chinese and commending their contributions to local socioeconomic development and China-Africa relations. He emphasized the importance of upholding China's traditions, enhancing safety awareness, complying with South African laws, and contributing to the local community. The Chinese Embassy and Consulate General, he assured, would continue to provide robust support and services for the Chinese diaspora in South Africa.

The Chinese community warmly received the delegation, expressing gratitude for the consistent support from the Embassy and Consulate General. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening China-South Africa relations and contributing to China's development.

On July 5th, 2024, Ambassador Wu Peng gave an interview to Independent Online (IOL), discussing China-South Africa relations, economic and trade cooperation, and China's aid projects in South Africa. He praised South Africa's achievements under ANC governments and highlighted the significance of the BRICS partnership, emphasizing China's readiness to support South Africa's modernization.

Ambassador Wu underscored China's role as South Africa's largest trading partner and the mutual benefits of agricultural exports to China. He highlighted the importance of people-to-people exchanges, citing the popularity of South African products in China and the robust educational and cultural ties between the two nations.

Reflecting on President Cyril Ramaphosa's re-election, Ambassador Wu extended congratulations and expressed confidence in the continued strong relationship between China and South Africa. He emphasized the importance of renewable energy cooperation and job creation for South African youth, noting China's expertise in electric vehicles and solar energy.

Ambassador Wu outlined China's commitment to supporting South Africa's development through various aid programs, including emergency electricity equipment, poverty alleviation initiatives, vocational training, and renewable energy projects. He expressed hope for continued collaboration on development financing to bolster South Africa's economic growth.

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