community, the United Nations Security Council resolution 435 was finally about to be implemented on 1 April 1989, moving the situation in South Africa in a positive direction. Nevertheless, China's position remains unchanged: against apartheid and racism in South Africa and for the just struggle of its people for racial equality and fundamental human rights. 39. On 24 July 1989, Premier Li Peng sent a congratulatory message to the 25th Conference of OAS Heads of State and Government, again affirming that China continues to back the African States' claim for independence and legitimate rights in their fight against apartheid. 40. On Namibia Day, on 25 August 1989, Premier Li Peng addressed a cable to Chairman Peter Zuze of the United Nations Council for Namibia, in which he urged the international community to make sure that South Africa keeps to its promise to let Namibia achieve independence through elections xinder United Nations supervision. Once again he affirmed China's support for the people of Namibia. 41. On 15 September 1989, the Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned the assassination of SWAPO's Mr. Lubovsky as a terrorist act. 42. On 16 October 1989, the same spokesman, answering reporters on the release of Mr. Sisulu and seven other South African black leaders, once again urged South Africa to give in to the demand of history and begin negotiation with black representatives on the abolishment of 4 3. On 12 December 1989, the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, Jiang Zeming, while receiving visitors from Zaire, acknowledged that, while it continues to support the anti-apartheid course of the South African people, China rejoiced at the progress made in the effort to find a political solution for the situation in South Africa. 44. At the forty-fourth session of the General Assembly in November 1989, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing diplomatic efforts and statements made by Chinese officials regarding the situation in South Africa, particularly with regards to the struggle against apartheid and the pursuit of racial equality and human rights. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that the text is a record of official statements and actions.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations