In a stunning display of diplomatic choreography, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi formed an unofficial duet to the tune of “Outwit the West” during their recent meeting at the G20 ministerial in South Africa. As world leaders addressed pressing global issues, the two foreign ministers decided to spice things up by plotting an elaborate counter-strategy against Western influence—complete with a PowerPoint presentation, interpretive dance, and a live band. With a backdrop of shimmering G20 banners, the duo praised the “thriving political dialogue” between their nations, likening their partnership to a fine wine that only gets better with age—even if the grapes in question were harvested in the middle of geopolitical strife. “Our cooperation is a stabilizing factor against the backdrop of Western antics,” Lavrov declared, possibly while attempting to juggle three oversized U.S. flags. Sources revealed that their discussions included ways to frustrate President Biden’s plans for global unity while accidentally starting a new trend in mismatched sock fashion. The two ministers reportedly exchanged practical tips on how to avoid U.S. sanctions, which included a crash course in “How to Navigate International Trade Without Getting Caught 101.” Meanwhile, a gaggle of Western officials loitered nearby, rolling their eyes as they tried to decipher the secret language of Lavrov and Wang, which included cryptic symbols and a lot of nodding. “It’s like watching a bad soap opera,” one official muttered. “We know something scandalous is happening, but no one can quite grasp the details.” In a grand finale to their clandestine meeting, the pair announced the formation of the Russia-China Friendship Task Force, dedicated to basking in each other's economic glow while plotting their next moves against Western diplomacy. “We’ll be working tirelessly to make sure the West remains confused and desperate for summer Olympic badminton,” Wang exclaimed, outstretched arms and dramatic flair included. As the meeting wrapped up, the two foreign ministers promised to reconvene soon—possibly to plan their victory dance for their next joint press conference or to strategize the best ways to fuel conspiracy theories about Western space projects. In the meantime, Lavrov reminded attendees to keep an eye on their socks, as one never knows when a fashion statement could become an international incident.