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.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the G-20 Summit in Delhi, according to reports, but US President Joe Biden expressed disappointment and stated that he will still have an opportunity to meet with Xi Jinping in November during the APEC conference in San Francisco.
The absence of President Xi Jinping from the G20 summit and the expansion of the Brics bloc highlight the declining interest of non-Western powers in Western-led institutions, signaling a shift towards alternative economic and financial arrangements.
European leaders are frustrated by Chinese President Xi Jinping's decision to skip the G20 summit, as they see him as the key decision-maker and an opportunity to pitch their views on key issues like Ukraine.
China's President Xi Jinping is shifting away from the aggressive "wolf warrior" diplomacy and positioning China as a global peacemaker, seeking alliances with the West and Asia, possibly due to economic challenges and a desire to establish more partnerships internationally.
Senior members of the Chinese Communist Party have criticized Xi Jinping for his alleged mismanagement of the economy, marking a rare reprimand for the Chinese leader who has decided not to attend the G20 summit in India this year and has expressed frustration to his aides, blaming past presidents for the current issues in the country.
China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin will be absent from the G-20 meeting in New Delhi, leaving countries to engage with underlings instead, sparking speculation on the reasons behind their absence and the impact on global economic cooperation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host the leaders of heavily indebted nations, Zambia and Venezuela, for state visits to China, prioritizing bilateral diplomacy over participation in the G-20 summit in India, symbolizing China's preference for conducting diplomacy on its home soil or within groups where it holds more influence.
China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu, a key figure in China's military modernization, has disappeared under a corruption probe after rising to prominence under President Xi Jinping's pursuit of military power, further complicating China's relations with the United States.
The disappearance of China's defense minister, Li Shangfu, and other political upheavals are causing uncertainty about President Xi Jinping's rule and could impact other countries' confidence in China's leadership.
Chinese President Xi Jinping faces numerous challenges, including economic troubles, natural disasters, community dissent, and international conflicts, as he continues to centralize power, leading to signs of dissatisfaction and potential issues ahead.
China's President Xi Jinping faces criticism as China shifts away from its previous economic success and becomes a "pariah state," with some scholars suggesting he is dealing with structural problems inherited from previous leaders that now threaten the Chinese Communist Party.
China's President Xi Jinping emphasizes the need for reform and opening up the economy as foreign investors consider leaving, calling for a greater opening up of free-trade zones and a focus on playing by international trade rules. Despite these efforts, China's foreign direct investment has fallen and US businesses remain skeptical due to regulatory uncertainties and geopolitical risks.
China's President Xi Jinping may not meet with US President Joe Biden later this year due to domestic issues and concerns of potential embarrassment, although recent interactions between Chinese and US officials have raised hopes for a future meeting.
