Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to skip the summit of G20 leaders in New Delhi next week, sources familiar with the matter in India and China told Reuters.
Two Indian officials, one diplomat based in China and one official working for the government of another G20 country said Premier Li Qiang is expected to represent Beijing at the September 9-10 meeting in New Delhi.
Spokespersons for the Indian and Chinese foreign ministries did not respond to requests for comment.
The summit in India had been viewed as a venue at which Mr. Xi may meet with U.S. President Joe Biden, who has confirmed his attendance, as the two superpowers seek to stabilise relations soured by a range of trade and geopolitical tensions.
nping, who is likely to skip the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi | Photo Credit: AP
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to skip the summit of G20 leaders in New Delhi next week, sources familiar with the matter in India and China told Reuters.
