The Emperor Has No Travel Plans
Xi Jinping, self-described champion of multilateralism and renowned advocate for international cooperation, is skipping the G-20 this year.
In lieu of Xi's smug moralizing, world leaders gathered in New Delhi will hear from Premier Li Qiang who'll "elaborate on China's view and position," as the Chinese Foreign Ministry put it Monday. This'll mark the first time Xi hasn't attended the event since taking power more than a decade ago.
There was some speculation that Xi's absence may reflect tens
He would not be surrounded by Yes Men and since Putin’s not going either, that gives him cover. Dictators don’t want negative feedback, especially when they have failed, and these two have failed !