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South Africa Disinvited from G7 Amid US Pressure, China Pledges Support
South Africa's G7 Invitation Withdrawn Amid US Pressure
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was disinvited from this year's Group of Seven (G7) summit in France. Pretoria stated that the invitation, personally extended by French President Emmanuel Macron at last year's G20 summit, was withdrawn following US threats to boycott the event. Organizers reportedly did not want a no-show from the United States, leading to the decision.
China Pledges Continued Support to South Africa
On the same day as the news of South Africa's G7 disinvitation emerged, China pledged its continued support for the nation. China positioned itself as a 'reliable friend' to South Africa, indicating its willingness to fill any diplomatic gaps created by US pressure. This incident highlights South Africa's diplomatic position amidst the ongoing geopolitical competition between the United States and China.
*Source: SCMP China (2026-03-28)*
