Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the G20 Leaders" Summit scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22-23, 2025. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent China at the summit, according to a statement from China"s Foreign Ministry.
This decision marks a significant change in representation for China at the G20, a key international forum for economic cooperation and dialogue among major economies.
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