Li Qiang and Cyril Ramaphosa discuss cooperation at G20 Summit
Executive Summary
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, pledging to deepen political mutual trust and expand cooperation across economic, technological, and cultural fields while supporting each other's core interests. Li highlighted aligning China's 15th Five-Year Plan with South Africa's 10-point economic action plan, advancing ties in mining, infrastructure, new energy, AI, and poverty reduction, and strengthening coordination in BRICS and G20. Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa's one-China policy, expressed gratitude for China's support, and committed to enhancing bilateral and Africa-China partnerships. The discussions elevate their strategic partnership, fostering mutual development and global governance reform for developing nations.