Why are China’s workers studying ‘Xi Jinping Thought’? Chinese leader’s writings are becoming a topic of discussion among employees at banks and state-owned enterprises. Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023
China's concerning new strategy on human rights: unite the world behind a 'selective' approach For more than three decades, China has struggled to contain criticism of its human rights record. It faced a storm of outrage over the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989 and condemnation of its mass incarceration of Muslim Uyghurs in recent years. Each time, the Chinese government has had to deal… The Conversation · Sep 7, 2023
Xi Jinping’s G20 Absence Doesn’t Bode Well For Already Strained Relations Between China And India Relationship between the two countries plunged after a border clash in the Himalayas in 2020 resulted in deaths on both sides. Zenger · Sep 6, 2023
China President Xi’s absence from G20 won’t affect summit consensus: India Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar says Xi skipping G20 summit has nothing to do with ties with New Delhi. Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023
China is switching away from its aggressive 'wolf warrior' foreign policy – here's why As India prepares to host the G20 summit on September 9, there’s one person not readying his plane for the gathering of world leaders. China’s president Xi Jinping, who has attended every meeting of this summit since 2013, is not going. The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023
War sanctions against Russia highlight growing divisions among the Group of 20 countries Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is facing growing skepticism from some leading rich and developing nations as the residual impact of sanctions against Russia is deepening divisions among the Group of 20 countries The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Can a divided G20 summit in India still set the global agenda? It represents 85 percent of global GDP. But deep fissures and absent leaders raise questions about its future. Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023
Will he go by plane or train? How Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia for another meeting with Putin North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s possible trip to Russia this month might be like his first one in 2019 — a rattling, 20-hour ride aboard a green-and-yellow armored train that is a quirky symbol of his family’s dynastic leadership The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Xi, Putin skipping G20 summit not unusual: Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Xi Jinping and Putin skipping G20 summit in New Delhi not unusual. He added that sherpas of G20 countries negotiating to build consensus and arrive at declaration. G20 seen as premier global forum, evoking more attention than other meetings. The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
'I don't think it has anything to do with India': S Jaishankar on Xi Jinping, Putin not attending G20 summit NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin skipping this week's G20 summit in New Delhi is not unusual and has nothing to do with India The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023
In newly gleaming Delhi, Modi hopes G20 will cement India as a major global player Despite absence of Putin and Xi and fears countries could fail to agree a joint communique, summit affords president valuable geopolitical clout The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023
4 ways to rein in China and Russia, alleged superpower perpetrators of atrocity crimes At the latest meeting in South Africa of BRICS — a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin was a no-show. The Conversation · Sep 5, 2023
US President Joe Biden tests negative for Covid-19, will travel to India for G20 Summit: White House WASHINGTON: The White House confirmed on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 and is scheduled to travel to India on Thursday to participate in the G20 Summit. During this summit, President Biden will engage in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023
First Lady Jill Biden’s positive Covid test complicates Joe Biden's plan for G20 summit WASHINGTON: First lady Jill Biden’s positive test for Covid-19 threatens to upend President Joe Biden’s plans to travel to the G20 summit in India, coming just days before his expected departure. The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023 G20 in India: When will 2023 New Delhi summit be held and who is attending? The two-day summit will see leaders of the world’s richest and most powerful countries meet over a range of issues.
The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2023 China on the agenda: 2024 candidates fret over how to deal with Beijing Republicans showcase range of hawkish policies designed to counter perceived threat amid diplomatic push by Biden
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Despite Xi's decision not to attend G20 in India, China says bilateral ties are 'generally stable' China is downplaying President Xi Jinping’s decision not to attend this week's Group of 20 summit in New Delhi
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 China touts the benefits of its 'Belt and Road' initiative to Italy, which may end the agreement China's foreign minister is seeking to sell his Italian counterpart on the benefits of leader Xi Jinping's signature “Belt and Road” initiative of Chinese-built and -funded infrastructure projects, as Rome considers whether to renew the agreement
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023 Australia to roll out new south-east Asia trade strategy to hedge against China Anthony Albanese is expected to announce the new economic blueprint during his trip to the Indonesian capital Jakarta
Dynamite News · Sep 4, 2023 G20 Summit: Looking forward to India trip, disappointed Xi Jinping not attending, says President Biden Ahead of his trip, reporters asked Biden on Sunday whether he was looking forward to his visits to India and Vietnam. “Yes, I am," Biden replied. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023 China signals Xi Jinping will not attend G20 summit in India Analysts say absence could be snub to Delhi or part of apparent push by Beijing to elevate blocs not regarded as US-dominated
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Biden says he is ‘disappointed’ at Xi Jinping skipping India’s G20 summit US president to raise issue of Putin’s war in Ukraine during G20 summit in India
Dynamite News · Sep 4, 2023 China confirms Prez Xi not to attend G20 Summit; Premier Li to head delegation Spokesperson Mao did not give any reason for President Xi's absence from the high-profile Summit in New Delhi hosted by India for the first time. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 China's Xi will skip G20 summit in India over soured relations and Premier Li Qiang will go instead China says President Xi Jinping will skip this week's Group of 20 summit in India as bilateral relations remain icy
The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023 G20 summit: Xi Jinping’s 'no-show' marks shift from statesman to China ‘emperor’ BEIJING: President Xi Jinping began his third term with a diplomatic blitz that bolstered his image as a global statesman. Now, he’s set to skip the world’s premier international forum of world leaders — and it’s not exactly clear why.