Hey there! This weekend (Nov 22-23), Johannesburg is buzzing with the G20 Summit, and China's premier Li Qiang kicked things off with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday. 🤝
Clearing the air and building trust: Premier Li emphasized that China and South Africa are ready to boost political mutual trust and back each other on key issues. He passed along warm greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting a friendship that spans mountains and seas and has only grown stronger over the years.
Strategic vibes unlocked: Under the guidance of their leaders, both countries are expanding an all-round strategic cooperative partnership. That means working together to drive development strategies – China just rolled out its 15th Five-Year Plan, while South Africa launched a 10-point economic action plan. Zero-tariff treatment? Coming soon!
Next-level collabs: Premier Li called for deep dives into:
- Mining & infrastructure projects 🏗️
- Auto industry upgrades & new energy vehicles ⚡️
- AI research & satellite navigation labs 🚀
- Poverty reduction & rural revitalization 🌾
- Public health, culture, education & youth exchanges 🎓
Big picture goals: China and South Africa are also teaming up on the BRICS and G20 platforms, pushing for multilateral trade, global governance reform and more attention to Africa's modernization.
President Ramaphosa returned the warm wishes to President Xi Jinping and reaffirmed South Africa's one-China policy, stating that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. He praised China's support for South Africa's growth and promised a safe environment for Chinese investment, while inviting other African nations to join the collaboration.
All in all, this weekend's G20 Summit looks set to launch some exciting China-South Africa projects that could boost trade, tech and sustainable development for both regions. Stay tuned! 🌍✨
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China ready to deepen political trust with South Africa: Premier Li
cgtn.com
