The 20th G20 Summit, hosted in Johannesburg from November 22-23, 2025, marks a historic milestone as the first gathering of the bloc on African soil. With South Africa leading discussions, this year's agenda prioritizes climate financing mechanisms, sustainable food systems, and ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence — issues critical to advancing the Global South's development priorities.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized China's commitment to deepening cooperation with South Africa during bilateral talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday. 'Under our leaders' strategic vision, we are building a comprehensive, mutually beneficial partnership that serves our peoples' shared interests,' Li stated, highlighting plans to expand collaboration in technology, green energy, and infrastructure.
The summit has become a platform for strengthening South-South coordination, with China reaffirming its role as a key partner in Africa's development. Analysts note the Johannesburg meetings could reshape global economic governance by addressing systemic inequities in financial resource allocation for climate adaptation and technological capacity-building.
