The Chinese Government today advocated South Africa's participation in the G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami, after Washington excluded the African country from the meeting. The exclusion was motivated by American accusations that South Africa is committing a “genocide” against the white population, something rejected by Pretoria.
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30/10/2026
by
Lusa
O Chinese government today advocated South Africa's participation in the G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami, the United States, after Washington excluded the African country from the meeting.
The exclusion arises after American accusations that South Africa is committing a “genocide” against the white population, a claim categorically rejected by Pretoria.
At a regular press conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Guo Jiakun said that South Africa is “an important member of the G20” and that Beijing “supports its continued participation in the activities carried out within the group.”.
The spokesman described the G20 as “the main forum for international economic cooperation” and highlighted its role in promoting multilateralism, stimulating the world economy and improving global governance.
The United States announced last December that it would not invite the South African Government to the G20 summit they will organise in Miami, accusing Pretoria of obstructing the group's negotiations during its presidency.
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that Pretoria’s performance “deeply stained the reputation” of the G20 and accused the African National Congress (ANC), a party in power, of promoting an agenda of “resentance, division and radicalism”, focused on climate change, diversity and inclusion.
Rubio also accused South Africa of blocking contributions from other countries, disclosing confidential information and rejecting any attempt to negotiate in good faith.