China ready to deepen political trust with South Africa: Premier Li
2025-11-22 09:09:32 source：CGTN
November 22, 2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Friday that China stands ready to work with South Africa to deepen political mutual trust and firmly support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns.
Li made the remarks when meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit, scheduled in Johannesburg for Saturday and Sunday.
Li conveyed cordial greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Ramaphosa, noting that for decades, China and South Africa have treated each other as close brothers, with a friendship that spans mountains and seas and has grown ever stronger.
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