Xi’s G-20 Rebuff Reflects a More Divided World

Signage for the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi on Sunday. — Signage for the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi on Sunday.
Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg

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By Jenni Marsh

September 4, 2023 at 9:59 AM UTC

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President Xi Jinping is set to snub the Group of 20 summit in India this weekend for the first time since coming to power. While the Chinese president’s reason for skipping is unknown, one thing is clear: The G-20 looks more divided than ever.