NEW DELHI: As Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the G20 Summit in New Delhi, the US said on Satur-day that it was up to the Beijing government to explain his absence from the multilateral event. "It’s incumbent upon the Chinese government to explain why its leader would or would not participate," said Jon Finer, the US Dep-uty National Security Adviser, while speaking to reporters in New Delhi. He further added that it was ‘unfortunate’ if China wasn't committed to the success of the grouping.
"Some have speculated that China's absence indicates that it is giving up on the G20, building an alternative world order, and that it will privilege groupings like the BRICS," Finer added. Chinese Premier Li Qiang is represent-ing the country at the G20 Leaders' Summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin has also skipped the summit amid Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine. (IANS)
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