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Chinese first lady attends graduation ceremony in South Africa
PRETORIA, July 24, 2018 (BSS/Xinhua) – Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese
President Xi Jinping and a UNESCO Special Envoy for the Advancement of Girls’
and Women’s Education, attended a graduation ceremony for pre-school teachers
in the South African capital of Pretoria on Tuesday.
Peng was accompanied by Tshepo Motsepe, wife of South African President
Cyril Ramaphosa, and a representative of the African Self Help Association
Trust at the event.
The pre-school teachers performed South African songs and dances to welcome
the Chinese guests.
Teaching is a noble profession, Peng said.
In order to help the children realize their dreams and eventually carry
forward the cause of national rejuvenation and prosperity, teachers should
always bear in mind the expectations and responsibilities entrusted to them
by their country, maintain a high standard of professional and personal
ethics, stay benevolent and never give up learning, she said.
She urged the teachers and students to dedicate themselves to the cause of
friendly cooperation between China and South Africa and make contributions to
the development of bilateral relations.
The pre-school teachers training program is undertaken by the African Self
Help Association Trust, which has covered thousands of people in poverty-
stricken neighborhoods.
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