China Caught Off Guard by India's Rising Prominence and Diplomatic Prowess at G20

China miscalculated India's emergence and rise to prominence at G20 summit.
India displayed strong diplomatic prowess at G20, putting China in an uncomfortable position.
China did not expect world powers to turn towards India so quickly.
There was a miscalculation by China about becoming co-equal with the US.
US unlikely to give China an easy path to become co-equal with them.

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