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The content discusses China's leadership attending the G20 summit but makes no reference to South Africa or any related events, resulting in no discernible sentiment towards the country.
China’s Xi Jinping to miss G20 as Li Qiang steps in
Executive Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping will skip the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 21-23, with Premier Li Qiang attending in his place, continuing a pattern where Li has represented China at recent global forums like Davos and the prior G20 in New Delhi. Other notable absences include the presidents of the US and Argentina, as well as Russia's president, who will send a senior diplomat instead. South Africa has successfully hosted nearly all preparatory meetings without incidents and has robust security plans in place. While this narrows the field of sitting heads of state, major emerging-market leaders from India and Brazil will attend to influence key outcomes.