Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to skip the upcoming G20 summit in India, which would dampen the prospects of a meeting between him and President Biden. Biden’s visit to New Delhi was seen as an opportunity to enhance collaboration among Indo-Pacific allies as a counterbalance to China. While President Biden expressed hope that Xi will attend, the decision remains uncertain.
The White House confirmed Biden’s attendance at the G20 summit, but did not disclose which leaders he would be meeting with. Discussions at the summit will cover a wide range of topics, including climate change, the global economy, the situation in Ukraine, and poverty.
The relationship between Xi and Biden has suffered due to trade and geopolitical tensions, and the G20 summit would have provided an opportunity to mend their deteriorating relationship. Other top U.S. officials, such as Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have recently visited China in an effort to alleviate tensions.
The decision of whether to attend the summit may be seen as a snub to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, considering the ongoing border standoff between India and China. However, recent efforts to deescalate tensions and withdraw troops from the disputed border were agreed upon by Xi and Modi.
India, with its fast-growing economy, presents a significant opportunity for engagement for Biden, who had a controversial state visit with Modi in June due to concerns about human rights. Despite some Democrats boycotting Modi’s address to Congress, Biden emphasized the dynamic nature of the U.S.-India relationship and discussed democratic values with the Indian Prime Minister.
Overall, Xi’s potential absence from the G20 summit and tensions with India underscore the challenges and complexities facing Biden’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Sign up for the latest news from The Hill here.
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