China's Xi highlights 'Global South' measures at G20

China's President Xi Jinping attends the second session of the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 18, 2024.

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a range of measures to boost global development in his remarks Monday at G20 Summit meetings in Rio de Janeiro — highlighting Beijing’s support for its global infrastructure project, the Belt and Road, and a joint technology initiative to support so-called “Global South” nations.