China is a member of the G20 group. These groups contain most of the countries in the world with the largest economies.
Summits or meetings of the leaders of the G20 countries offer the opportunity for China and other group members to develop closer economic ties to expand trade. In addition, it allows China another forum to discuss issues of global concern such as:
environmental issues
terrorism
conflict
poverty
China's influence in Africa
China has increased their influence in Africa through their Belt and Road initiative. For example, China has been involved in building new train lines in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Kenya.
Many of the projects in the initiative require countries involved to repay the cost to China.
China is Africa’s biggest trade partner with trade of over $200 billion per year.
