Chinese Premier Li G-20 Debut Eclipsed by Xi in State Media
- Xi’s domestic visit, visit to military facility widely covered
- Premier gets just a few minute on TV news for attending G-20
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President Xi Jinping dominated China’s news agenda despite his absence from the Group of 20 summit in India, with Li Qiang’s attendance in his place receiving scant coverage by official media.
Although Xi didn’t make a public appearance or engage in any official meetings over the weekend, state media gave his earlier trip to northeastern Heilongjiang province wall-to-wall coverage. Reports highlighted the Chinese leader’s inspection of a military facility, while newspapers gave letters Xi sent to world leaders and others prominent play.