Biden says he’s disappointed that China’s Xi will not attend G-20 summit
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US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the G-20 leaders' summit in Bali in November 2022.
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REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware – US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he was disappointed that Chinese President Xi Jinping was not attending the summit of Group of 20 (G-20) leaders in India,
“I am disappointed… but I am going to get to see him,” Mr Biden told reporters in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, without elaborating.
He will visit India from Thursday to Sunday for the summit of the G-20 nations, followed by a trip to Vietnam as his administration seeks to strengthen US relations in Asia.
Mr Xi is likely to skip the summit and Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to represent Beijing at the meeting in New Delhi, sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters.
Asked if he was looking forward to his trip, Mr Biden said: “Yes, I am.
“I want a little more… coordination. I think they both (India and Vietnam) want much closer relations with the United States, and that can be very helpful.” REUTERS
