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International News Agencies praise SA's ability to host the G20 leaders summit

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The article discusses the G20 summit hosted by South Africa, which has received praise from international news agencies for its successful organization despite ongoing tensions with the United States. In a break from tradition, G20 leaders adopted a declaration at the summit's opening on Saturday, rather than at the end, aligning with South Africa's core themes of solidarity, equality, and sustainability. Jay from the Chinese Shana news agency emphasized South Africa's firm stance amid US pressure, noting the particular interest from global south audiences, including China and South Africa as key players. Coverage of the event has been widely shared across multiple platforms. The speaker describes the hosting as exceptional—comfortable, well-organized, and exciting for first-time attendees—with an amazing atmosphere among leaders, delegates, and journalists, all focused on addressing critical issues under the summit's themes, and proceedings unfolding smoothly.