Group 1 - South African President Ramaphosa's visit to Washington is seen as a key opportunity to reset strategic relations between South Africa and the US, despite deep divisions on issues like economic sanctions and refugee disputes [1][2] - The US has received 59 white South Africans claiming to flee "racial persecution," with President Trump alleging "genocide" against them, which the South African government strongly refutes [1] - The US has suspended foreign aid to South Africa for 90 days, directly impacting funding for AIDS programs, with US aid accounting for 18% of South Africa's AIDS budget in 2023 [1] Group 2 - South Africa has filed a lawsuit against Israel for "genocide" in Gaza, leading to strong opposition from the US and a suspension of aid by the Trump administration [2] - During the visit, Ramaphosa may propose initiatives to attract Trump, such as a bilateral trade agreement and collaboration on Tesla charging stations [2] - The success of the meeting between the two leaders in improving bilateral relations will depend on finding common ground amid differing interests and values [2]
美媒：“种族灭绝”争端困扰南非总统访美行程
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-05-20 22:55