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China's Li Qiang to Attend G-20 Amid Japan Tensions

11/22/2025

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang will represent China at the G-20.
There is no planned meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Takaichi has refused to retract comments linking a Taiwan crisis to Japan's military response, marking her first significant diplomatic challenge since taking office.
Beijing has issued warnings and suspended imports of Japanese seafood in retaliation.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang will represent China at the G-20.
There is no planned meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Takaichi has refused to retract comments linking a Taiwan crisis to Japan's military response, marking her first significant diplomatic challenge since taking office.
Beijing has issued warnings and suspended imports of Japanese seafood in retaliation.