At the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Rat, a novel coronavirus quickly became the focus of attention throughout China and the world. South African scholars and students, who are thousands of miles away, have been closely concerning the progress of the epidemic and have supported the Chinese people's fight against the virus in their own ways.

Gert Grobler

Gert Grobler, Senior Researcher at Zhejiang Normal University, expressed that South Africa has full confidence in China, and China-South Africa friendship now is full of vitality.

Gilbert Khadiagala

Gilbert Khadiagala, Professor of University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, said what the Chinese Government has done deserves the applause of the whole world. I believe China will win.

David Monyae

David Monyae, Dean of the Confucius Institute of University of Johannesburg in South Africa, spoke that the Chinese Government's actions are amazing. The whole world should unite and work together to overcome the virus.

Innocent Maseko

Innocent Maseko, Instructor of African language and literature at University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, said that China has demonstrated the leadership of the great powers.