South Africans See Their Country’s Influence Weakening Ahead of G20
Economic optimism remains low in South Africa but is improving. Adults there increasingly see China favorably and value economic ties with China.
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Economic optimism remains low in South Africa but is improving. Adults there increasingly see China favorably and value economic ties with China.
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