China Faces Scrutiny Over President Xi's Absence from G20 Summit; U.S. Calls for Explanation

China's President Xi Jinping's unexpected absence from the annual G20 summit in New Delhi has sparked curiosity and concern, with a U.S. official calling on China to provide an explanation.

 

The absence of the Chinese leader has prompted a call for an explanation from the United States, with Jon Finer, the U.S. deputy national security adviser, emphasizing that it is "incumbent upon the Chinese government to explain" the decision. This summit had been seen as an opportunity to mend ties strained by trade disputes and geopolitical tensions between the two global superpowers.

 

Finer pointed out that it's not the role of the United States to explain the actions of the Chinese government, but rather China's responsibility to clarify the reasons behind President Xi's non-participation. He expressed his hope for China's commitment to the success of the G20 summit, which has raised concerns due to the absence of key world leaders.

 

China's absence from the summit has led to speculations about its intentions. Some believe it may signify China's shift towards prioritizing other global alliances, such as the BRICS group, possibly indicating a move towards building an alternative world order.

 

Notably, President Vladimir Putin of Russia is also absent from the G20 summit, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov representing Russia instead. Despite these notable absences, India, as the summit's chair, along with the upcoming hosts Brazil and South Africa, as well as the United States, remain committed to the summit's success.

 

President Biden, upon hearing about President Xi's absence, expressed disappointment but also indicated his intention to "get to see him" in the future.

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