Biden hopes Xi attends G20 Summit
President Biden Hopes to See Chinese Leader at G20 Summit in India
President Joe Biden expressed his disappointment at the possibility of Chinese leader Xi Jinping skipping the G20 summit in India. Reports suggest that Premier Li Qiang may attend the summit on behalf of Mr. Xi. Despite this, President Biden remains hopeful of a meeting with the Chinese leader.
“I am disappointed, but I am going to get to see him.”
No Official Comment from Beijing
Beijing has not officially commented on the matter. President Biden is scheduled to travel to India from September 7 to September 10 for the G20 summit in New Delhi. The summit aims to bring together leaders from major economies to address global issues.
The President did not specify when his next meeting with Mr. Xi would take place. Their last meeting occurred on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali in 2022.
During a trilateral summit between the United States, Japan, and South Korea, President Biden expressed his anticipation of meeting with Mr. Xi this fall.
“I expect and hope to follow up on our conversation in Bali this fall. That’s my expectation,” he told reporters.
Indian PM Criticizes China’s ‘Debt Trap’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi indirectly criticized China during a recent interview. He spoke about forces exploiting other countries’ debt crises and capitalizing on their helplessness.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of guarding against financial indiscipline and highlighted the efforts of G20 countries to address the debt crisis faced by low- and middle-income nations.
China has faced criticism for its lending practices, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This initiative has been viewed as a means for the Chinese Communist Party to gain control of strategic assets in emerging countries.
According to estimates, the Chinese regime has provided loans totaling approximately 0 billion to 22 developing countries from 2008 to 2021. However, some countries have struggled to repay these loans, leading to concerns about debt distress.
Relations between India and China have been strained since the 2020 border confrontation that resulted in casualties on both sides. The conflict has led to a significant military buildup along the disputed border.
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