The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa held a memorial service in Beijing to commemorate Nelson Mandela, the country's former president and anti-apartheid hero.
As South Africans braved driving rain and cold to honor Nelson Mandela, Bheki Langa was surprised to find that Mandela was so loved by young Chinese.
Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Tuesday expressed deep condolences and paid high tribute to the late Nelson Mandela, saying Chinese will always cherish his contribution to China-South Africa ties.
Chinese VP expressed condolences at Mandela's memorial service
President Xi Jinping expressed deep grief on Friday over the death of Nelson Mandela.
Described by his own people as a great leader with a fine strategic mind, Nelson Mandela read many books, especially biographies of revolutionaries, for knowledge and inspiration.
After reading more than five works of a million words, Li Yong finished writing his 100,000-word book, Freedom and Forgiveness: the Biography of Mandela.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed deep grief over the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at the age of 95.
Premier Li Keqiang sent sincere condolences on the death of former South Africa president Nelson Mandela on Friday morning.
China on Friday expressed condolences over the passing of Nelson Mandela and praised the former South African president as "an old friend of the Chinese people."
Not many foreign leaders are written about in Chinese textbooks. But millions of Chinese high school students have learned about Nelson Mandela, who was introduced to them as a true freedom fighter in their English classes.
Nelson Mandela read many books for knowledge and inspiration. On his long reading list were two books about China: Red Star Over China and The Art of War.
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