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Posted 9/9/2023, 2:34:22 PM

Xi Skips India G20 Amid Ongoing Tensions, But China Backs Summit Outcomes

Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the G20 Summit hosted by India in New Delhi.
India does not view Xi's absence as a snub, per EAM Jaishankar.
Jaishankar praised China's support for G20 outcomes.
India-China ties remain problematic, with border issues still needing resolution.
Xi hosted leaders of Zambia and Venezuela as G20 met, given China's role as major global creditor.

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9/9/2023

Biden 'Disappointed' By Xi's Absence From G20 Summit, Says China Should Explain Skipping Key Talks

President Xi Jinping's absence from the G20 summit in New Delhi has left only China to explain the reason, according to a US official, casting doubt on China's commitment to the success of the bloc.

9/16/2023

Xi's Anti-Graft Purges Sow Uncertainty Among China's Elite

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9/27/2023

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Posted 9/9/2023, 2:34:22 PM

Xi Skips India G20 Amid Ongoing Tensions, But China Backs Summit Outcomes

Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the G20 Summit hosted by India in New Delhi.
India does not view Xi's absence as a snub, per EAM Jaishankar.
Jaishankar praised China's support for G20 outcomes.
India-China ties remain problematic, with border issues still needing resolution.
Xi hosted leaders of Zambia and Venezuela as G20 met, given China's role as major global creditor.

moneycontrol.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/3/2023

After Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to skip G20 Summit in India. Will it affect the host country?

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to represent China at the G20 Summit in India next week, as President Xi Jinping will not attend the summit.

9/4/2023

G20: US President Joe Biden 'disappointed' Xi Jinping not attending Summit

9/6/2023

Xi’s G20 absence frustrates Europeans eager for time with China’s decision maker

9/7/2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s absence from G20 summit linked to political pressures at home: Reports

9/7/2023

Absence speaks loudly at the G-20

9/8/2023

Xi Jinping to Meet with Debt-Troubled Zambia and Venezuela While Skipping G20

9/9/2023

Biden 'Disappointed' By Xi's Absence From G20 Summit, Says China Should Explain Skipping Key Talks

President Xi Jinping's absence from the G20 summit in New Delhi has left only China to explain the reason, according to a US official, casting doubt on China's commitment to the success of the bloc.

9/16/2023

Xi's Anti-Graft Purges Sow Uncertainty Among China's Elite

9/27/2023

Solomon Islands Skips Biden's Pacific Summit, Citing Lack of Progress from Previous Meeting