Beijing is expected to strike a conciliatory tone at this year's G20 and expand its foothold in the African continent.

Beijing is expected to strike a conciliatory tone at this year's G20 and expand its foothold in the African continent.

The host nation's goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

US President Donald Trump is boycotting the summit but South African leaders say the meeting will go ahead.

NEWS ANALYSIS. Washington is boycotting the event taking place on Saturday and Sunday in Johannesburg. Yet despite intimidation from the Trump administration, South Africa has…