The world mourns Mandela
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Chinese President Xi Jinping
“The Chinese people will always remember Mr Mandela’s extraordinary contributions to the development of China-South Africa ties and the cause of human progress.”
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
“We feel deeply grieved to know that Mr Mandela, who is much respected by all people around the world, passed away early this morning.”
Thabo Thage, consul general of South Africa in Shanghai
“Mandela’s love for humanity, his love for children and people — regardless of race, color or gender — are what makes him a great human. His life is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit. He worked tirelessly for South Africa, and for the friendship and brotherhood between South Africa and China, and between the people of the two countries.”
Chinese weibo user “Mu Xin”
“Mourning Mandela ... Everybody’s gonna die, but not everyone can live so meaningfully.”
Chinese weibo user “Liu”
“We are remembering a person who respected and struggled for human rights, freedom and equality.”
Chinese weibo user “Ice and Snow”
“Many people mourn Mandela. He is great in that he finally changed the country from changing himself. China needs more people like Mandela.”
South African President Jacob Zuma
“Our people have lost a father. Although we knew this day was going to come, nothing can diminish our sense of a profound and enduring loss. His tireless struggle for freedom earned him the respect of the world. His humility, passion and humanity earned him their love.”
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
“Nelson Mandela was a giant for justice and a down-to-earth human inspiration. He showed what is possible for our world and within each one of us if we believe, dream and work together for justice and humanity.”
Britain’s The Guardian
“The alchemy of character and events made of Mandela a peculiarly unspotted figure. Few could deny a certain sweetness in his personality, and a largeness of mind that had room for all.”
Joseph Nkosi, 36, a security guard, Alexandra township, Johannesburg
“I feel like I lost my father, someone who would look out for me. Already as a black person with no connections, you are disadvantaged.”
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