Chinese premier Li Qiang touched down in Johannesburg on Thursday, 20 November 2025, kicking off the 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit – the first-ever gathering of major economies on African soil 🌍✨.
Scheduled for this weekend, 22-23 November, the summit rolls out under the banner "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability." Ahead of his arrival, Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, emphasized that China supports South Africa's G20 presidency and will work with all parties to uphold multilateralism, promote an open global economy, and advance cooperation on development 🤝.
This stop marks the third leg of Li's three-country tour after Russia and Zambia, highlighting China's deepening ties with the Global South. Young professionals, students, and adventurers alike should watch closely – discussions on green growth, digital innovation, and sustainable trade could reshape our shared future 🌱💡.
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