Premier Li to attend G20 summit in New Delhi
Premier Li Qiang will attend the G20 summit in India this weekend. According to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning, the premier will attend the summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10 at the invitation of the Indian government. "China has always placed high importance on and actively participated in relevant events," Mao told a regular press conference on Monday. "In attending this meeting, Premier Li Qiang will convey China's thoughts and positions on G20 cooperation, pushing for the G20 to strengthen unity and cooperation, and working together to combat global economic and development challenges. "We are willing to work with all sides to jointly push for the success of the G20 Leaders' Summit, and to make active contributions to promoting a stable global economic recovery and sustainable development." Li's attendance means that President Xi Jinping will not attend, with his American counterpart Joe Biden on Sunday expressing his disappointment he would not see him there. Biden told reporters, "I am disappointed, but I am going to get to see him," without elaborating. Analysts said Xi chose not to attend the summit amid worsening ties between China and India. (Agencies)