JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Sunday that China is ready to collaborate with South Africa, strengthen mutual support, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.

Li made the remarks when meeting with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile on the sidelines of the 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit held in Johannesburg on Saturday and Sunday.

China and South Africa are good friends and brothers enjoying a deep friendship, Li said.

In September last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, in Beijing and reached important consensus on advancing bilateral ties, Li said.

China stands ready to work with South Africa to follow the strategic guidance of the two h...