South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed improving their economic partnership and the conflict in Ukraine ahead of the Brics Summit in Johannesburg. Both countries pledged to strengthen economic ties, with China being South Africa's largest trading partner in Africa. Several agreements and memoranda of cooperation were signed in various trade and economic sectors. Despite criticism, South Africa maintains its relationship with China and Russia as they look to gain political and economic ground in the developing world. The BRICS summit started with the participation of leaders from Brazil, India, and virtually from Russia.

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