At the G20 summit in Bali Xi Jinping stormed back onto the world political stage. He wants to regain diplomatic ground for China after his long Covid isolation. To do so, he is apparently even willing to compromise on the final declaration.
By Michael Radunski
COP is about to have its first big clash: India and Europe plan to demand scaling back all fossil fuels in their final declaration. Opposition from China, the Gulf states and the USA is inevitable. But the decision will be made at the G20 summit.
By Bernhard Pötter
Shortly ahead of the G20 summit in Bali, Xi Jinping confronts Joe Biden with emphatic self-confidence. He resents criticism of his Taiwan policy and plays the schoolmaster. Biden addresses human rights, Xi complains about rising US trade barriers. The official protocols of both sides reveal interesting differences.
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In the already tense relationship between Brussels and Beijing, another incident is causing a stir: A recorded speech by EU Council President Charles Michel will not be broadcasted at the opening of the Import Expo in Shanghai. Michel is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping in Bali next week.
By Amelie Richter
