"Beijing is expected to strike a conciliatory tone at this year's G20 and expand its foothold in the African continent. US President Donald Trump's decision to snub the G20 summit in South Africa this year has handed an opportunity to China, as it seeks to expand its growing influence in the African continent and position itself as an alternative to the dangers of a unilateralist United States."
"Boycott politics doesn't work, Ramaphosa said, adding that the US was giving up the very important role that they should be playing as the biggest economy in the world. By Friday morning, Trump appeared to have backtracked on his stance somewhat, when speculation that Washington might send a US official to Johannesburg after all circulated. Regardless, the spat comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping sends Premier Li Qiang to represent him on the world stage."
China is expected to adopt a conciliatory tone at the G20 while expanding its foothold in Africa. US President Donald Trump’s decision to snub the Johannesburg summit created an opening for China to deepen ties and present itself as an alternative to unilateral US policies. Washington cited widely discredited claims that South Africa mistreats white people, then appeared to partially backtrack amid speculation of sending a US official. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected the boycott and warned the US was abandoning an important leadership role. Xi Jinping delegated representation to Premier Li Qiang, increasing Beijing’s visibility at the summit.
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