Xi Jinping's No-Show at G20 a Major Setback
September 04, 2023Gavin Goldstein
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s decision not to attend the G20 summit in Indonesia is a major setback for the global community. It is also a sign of China’s increasing isolation and its willingness to put its own interests ahead of the interests of the world.
The G20 is a forum for the world’s 20 largest economies to discuss and coordinate economic policy. It is seen as an important opportunity for leaders to come together and address global challenges.
Xi’s decision not to attend is a major snub to the global community. It is also a sign that he is not interested in engaging with the world community. China is increasingly willing to put its own interests ahead of the interests of the global community.
Xi’s decision is likely to have a number of negative consequences. It will make it more difficult for China to build relationships with other countries. It will also make it more difficult for China to address global challenges, such as climate change and poverty.
The United States and its allies have been critical of China’s human rights record and its aggressive foreign policy. Xi’s decision not to attend the G20 is likely to further strain relations between China and the West.
President Biden has expressed disappointment with Xi’s decision not to attend the G20. He said that it is a “missed opportunity” for China to engage with the world community and address global challenges.
The G20 summit is a major opportunity for world leaders to come together and address global challenges. Xi’s decision not to attend is a major setback for the global community. It is a sign that China is increasingly willing to put its own interests ahead of the interests of the world.
There is growing tensions between China and the West. The decision is likely to have a number of negative consequences, including making it more difficult for China to build relationships with other countries and address global challenges. It is a setback for the global community, as it makes it more difficult for world leaders to come together and address global challenges.
China is a rising power that is not afraid to challenge the status quo, United States and its allies need to work together to address the challenges posed by China.