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G20 summit in Johannesburg marred by delays and China-Japan tensions

World leaders clash behind closed doors while Japan’s PM arrives mid-speech. Can the G20 summit overcome geopolitical rifts to tackle global crises?

This image is clicked in a meeting. In the front, there is a podium. To the right, there is a stand...
This image is clicked in a meeting. In the front, there is a podium. To the right, there is a stand to which mic is fixed. There is a girl standing near the podium and wearing white shirt. In the background, there is a back cloth, on which a white banner is fixed. To the right, there are some bags hanged to the thread. In the background, there is a wall.

G20 summit in Johannesburg marred by delays and China-Japan tensions

The G20 summit in Johannesburg has seen tensions and delays as world leaders gather for discussions. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived late to the event, stepping in during another leader’s speech. Meanwhile, diplomatic friction between China and Japan has added to the summit’s strained atmosphere.

The two-day summit began on November 22, with officials from 20 major economies in attendance. Russia’s delegation is headed by Maxim Oreshkin, deputy chief of staff of the presidential administration. Upon arrival, Kishida greeted Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka before joining the main proceedings.

The summit continues until November 23, with leaders addressing economic and geopolitical challenges. Kishida’s late arrival and the ongoing China-Japan tensions highlight the event’s underlying pressures. Official discussions will proceed despite the diplomatic friction.

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