"Xi Jinping's Absence at G20 Summit Raises Questions and Concerns"

US President Joe Biden expressed hope that Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the G20 leaders summit in India, despite reports suggesting Xi will skip the meeting. Analysts speculate that Xi's absence could be linked to rivalry with host India and reluctance to confer influence on its southern neighbor. The two countries recently clashed over a map released by Beijing, showing disputed territories within China's borders. Premier Li Qiang is expected to represent China at the G20 meeting, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has already confirmed he will not attend. The G20 summit is seen as an important showcase for India, but its relations with China have been troubled since a deadly clash on the Himalayan frontier in 2020.