Heads up! The Chinese premier Li Qiang won’t be sitting down with the Japanese leader during this year’s G20 summit. 🤷♂️
At a press briefing on Thursday, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning shared that despite Tokyo’s open-door chat invites, Premier Li has “no plans” for a face-to-face at the Group of 20 Leaders’ Summit later this year. She also gently urged Japan to “act with discretion.”
So why the no-show? Analysts point to ongoing tensions over trade, tech, and regional security. Both sides have exchanged calls in recent months, but a formal meeting would up the diplomatic stakes.
For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, this is one to watch. 🤓 With major players skipping in-person talks, virtual diplomacy becomes the new normal. Will digital channels bridge the gap? Or is this a sign of cooling ties? Stay tuned!
📅 Mark your calendars: the G20 summit is scheduled for later this year. We’ll keep you posted as more updates roll in! 🔄
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China: Premier Li will not meet with Japanese leader during G20 summit
cgtn.com
