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An Indian security officer on patrol in New Delhi ahead of the Group of 20 Summit
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 7, 2023
With G20, U.S. welcomes India's rise while accepting differences
The United States has viewed the fellow democracy as a natural ally that can rival an autocratic and increasingly assertive China.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is attending the Association of Southeast Asian nations' summit in Jakarta and the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 6, 2023
China’s No. 2 steps onto world stage as Xi skips G20 in India
Chinese Premier Li Qiang's debut at the ASEAN and G20 summits will increase his global visibility, but they're unlikely to boost his political influence.
Since taking power in 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used highly personalized campaigns to win elections — a winning strategy so far.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 5, 2023
Modi's G20 marketing blitz won't harm his 2024 election campaign
In hosting the G20, the prime minister is showcasing his efforts to bolster India’s international influence along with symbolism with a clear message.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives for the Group of 20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, last November. Xi is set to skip this year's G20 summit in India, marking a major shift in how he operates.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 4, 2023
Xi’s G20 snub marks shift from statesman to China ‘emperor’
Chinese leader eyes different approach to diplomacy, reinforcing investor concerns that Beijing is becoming increasingly unpredictable.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aims to garner support from the so-called Global South countries in his upcoming trip from Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 3, 2023
Kishida aims to draw 'Global South' support in upcoming trip
Kishida plans to find common ground with emerging economies over the topic of food security, an area of increased attention since the invasion of Ukraine.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's nonattendance to the Group of 20 summit would be a further blow for the host, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 1, 2023
Xi plans to skip G20 summit as China-India tensions mount
Xi Jinping's absence would mark the first time he has skipped a G20 summit since taking power.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (center) and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for a picture during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka on June 28, 2019.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 31, 2023
Xi likely to skip G20 summit in India: sources
The summit was considered an opportunity for Xi and U.S. President Joe Biden to smooth over recent trade and geopolitical tensions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 23, 2023
G20 bloc fails to reach agreement on cutting fossil fuels
Scientists and campaigners are exasperated by international bodies' foot-dragging on action to curb global warming.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 19, 2023
G20 finance chiefs fail to reach consensus on debt relief for poorer nations
Following 'very intense discussions” this week, the debt issue will remain a 'priority' for leaders set to gather at a September summit, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Apr 18, 2023
Ahead of G7 Hiroshima summit, Japan should examine past contributions
Cooperating with NATO and getting the so-called Global South involved in global security is a vital next step.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Apr 13, 2023
Why Japan and the G7 must take notice of the Global South
Amid the rise of authoritarian regimes, unity among the G7 countries, with their shared values, has become increasingly significant.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 3, 2023
Why Japan couldn’t send its foreign minister to a key G20 meeting
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi’s absence from a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting has become a matter of controversy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 3, 2023
U.S. and Russian top diplomats meet for first time since Ukraine invasion
Early in the G20 meeting of foreign ministers, the United States and European allies urged the group of nations to keep up pressure on Moscow to end the conflict.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 2, 2023
India's Modi calls for unity at G20 dominated by Ukraine
New Delhi had wanted its G20 presidency to focus on issues such as alleviating poverty and climate finance, but the Ukraine war has so far crowded out other agenda items.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 1, 2023
Foreign Minister Hayashi set to attend 'Quad' talks hosted by India
Bolstering ties with India has been a priority for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government as it seeks partners beyond the U.S. to counter security threats posed by the likes of China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 28, 2023
Japan’s top diplomat set to skip G20 meeting, snubbing India
Move criticized as a lost opportunity to show leadership ahead of G7 summit in May, which Japan will host.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 27, 2023
G20 nations understand BOJ’s ongoing easing measures, Kuroda says
Japan’s price growth, currently above the BOJ’s 2% target, is mainly driven by imports and is expected to fall below the target in the fiscal year starting in April, Kuroda said on Saturday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2023
War in Ukraine deepens divide among major economies at G20 gathering
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged her counterparts at a summit in India to condemn Russia’s actions, and she defended the cost of supplying aid to Kyiv.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 25, 2023
G20 to fail to reach consensus on Russia-Ukraine war, sources say
The G7 group of nations have been adamant in demands that a communique squarely condemn Russia for the invasion of its neighbor.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 24, 2023
India urges focus on 'most vulnerable' at G20 meeting but avoids mention of war
The Indian leader made no direct mention of the Ukraine war in his address to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Bengaluru.

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