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(Hello Africa) Chinese vehicles roll in for Johannesburg G20 summit

This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2025, shows the delegation motorcade outside the G20 Leaders' Summit venue in Johannesburg, South Africa, including a Jetour vehicle as an escort. [Xinhua]

As the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit made its debut on the African continent in Johannesburg, South Africa's economic hub, on Saturday, Chinese vehicles were seen shuttling between the airport, hotels and summit venues, adding a distinctive Chinese touch to the event.

Chinese automakers delivered hundreds of vehicles to form part of the summit's shuttle fleet, with Jetour contributing 70 units, the largest share among the Chinese brands.

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