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China calls itself 'trustworthy, reliable friend' to South Africa amid US tensions

China has reassured South Africa that Beijing will remain a "trustworthy and reliable" friend and partner, offering assistance within its capacity, as tensions between Washington and Pretoria persist. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed this message to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' summit in Johannesburg on Thursday, where they discussed bilateral issues, according to the Chinese state-run CGTN. Anadolu Ajansi.