Johannesburg, July 18th—Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today with Solly Afrika Mapaila, Secretary-General of the South African Communist Party (SACP).

Liu stated that the CPC and the SACP are both Marxist political parties and good comrades and brothers. The Chinese side is willing to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with the SACP, promote theoretical innovation in Marxism based on practice, provide scientific theoretical guidance for the development of undertakings of our respective countries, and work together to promote unity and cooperation among progressive forces in China and Africa, as well as the development of the international socialist movement.

Mapaila recalled his recent visit to China with his delegation, expressing that through this visit, he deepened his understanding of the original aspirations and missions of the CPC and further strengthened confidence in the socialist cause. The SACP attaches great importance to its relationship with the CPC and hopes to further strengthen friendly exchanges between the two Parties, learn from the CPC's experience in party building and state governance, and promote the national democratic revolution in South Africa.

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