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Chinese scholarships awarded to South African students

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August 07, 2025

THE Chinese Embassy in Pretoria hosted a sendoff ceremony on Tuesday to celebrate South African students who received 2025 Chinese government scholarships, highlighting the importance of educational cooperation and cultural exchange.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

The Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, congratulated the students on being awarded scholarships sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce.

A total of 11 South African students received the Chinese government scholarship, while eight students were awarded the Academic Education Programmes scholarship.

The students were accepted by top Chinese universities, pursuing degree programmes in fields essential to South Africa's development, such as cybersecurity, engineering management, biological sciences, and healthcare.

Wu encouraged them to immerse themselves in China's rich culture, witness its breathtaking landscapes, and experience the country's modern civilisation, including high-speed rail, digital payments, smart cities, and cutting-edge technologies.

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