Chinese leader Xi Jinping has decided not to attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg, where Russian President Vladimir Putin will be present. At the summit, China will be represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang, who is preparing for important meetings, including in Russia and Zambia.
The reasons for the Chinese leader's absence are not disclosed, but this may indicate a decreasing interest from Beijing in participating in international economic platforms. The next G20 summit in 2024 will be led by the Republic of South Africa, followed by the United States.