The Week Ahead (Nov. 17–23): Li’s Diplomatic Tour, Saudi Crown Prince to Meet Trump

Published: Nov. 15, 2025 1:55 a.m. GMT+8

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Nov. 17 - 23: Chinese premier heads to Moscow, Johannesburg, and Lusaka

Premier Li Qiang will attend the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states in Moscow from Nov. 17 to 18. He will then pay an official visit to Zambia from Nov. 19 to 20 before attending the 20th G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, from Nov. 21 to 23.

Nov. 17 – 22: WHO global tobacco control conference to be held

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Moscow, Lusaka, and attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg Nov.17–23.
The WHO global tobacco control conference takes place in Geneva Nov.17–22; China will issue up to €4 billion in sovereign bonds in Luxembourg on Nov.17.
The 23rd Guangzhou auto show runs Nov.21–30; the 20th G20 summit convenes in Johannesburg Nov.22–23.

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Who’s Who

CNGR Advanced Material Co.Ltd.: 中伟新材料股份有限公司 (CNGR Advanced Material Co.Ltd.) is a Shenzhen-listed battery materials producer expected to list its H-shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 17. The company plans to issue 104 million shares at an indicative price range of HK$34 to HK$37.8 ($4.37 to $4.86) per share.

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What Happened When

As of Dec. 1, 2024：: South Africa serves as the G20 rotating presidency under the theme 'Unity, Equality, and Sustainability.'

By May 2025：: The U.S. agrees to sell Saudi Arabia a weapons package valued at nearly $142 billion.

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