What they say

International experts tell China Daily their expectations for the G20 Hamburg Summit on Friday and Saturday, which will be attended by President Xi Jinping.

Bob Wekesa, researcher with the Wits Africa-China Reporting Project, South Africa

Since the Hangzhou summit, China has steadily maintained relations with Africa and in some instances, increased the level of engagement. China's reading of Africa is correct - you ignore Africa if you do not understand its increasing geopolitical and economic importance in the world. From mineral resources, to its rising population which is virtually a market, Africa is key to global economic growth. China has a comprehensive relationship with Africa that covers most if not all productive sectors. Under a South-South cooperation agenda, African countries can expect China to be sensitive to African issues at the G20 Summit. The major point of China's pushing the African agenda is placing industrialization at the heart of Africa's development. This is important because Africa's low level of industrialization is also an opportunity for the continent to scale up.