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Chinese ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng together with Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen mark the first shipment of stone fruit to China that will enter the market duty-free. Image via @SAgovnews
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Xi Hosts Dozens of African Leaders at China’s Biggest Summit in Years
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China Emphasizes Global South Solidarity Before FOCAC Summit
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Putin Says Expects China’s Xi at BRICS Summit in Russia
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