The last-minute change disrupted a high-profile gathering and drew fresh attention to Beijing’s plans across the Pacific.
Xi Jinping did not attend a dinner for world leaders in India because he was feeling unwell, people familiar with the situation said. This prompted fresh speculation about the Chinese leader’s health ahead of his planned visit to the United States.
As reported by wsj.com.
According to the sources, Xi Jinping pulled out at the last minute from the formal dinner held in New Delhi last Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The event was attended by leaders of developing countries.
Wang Yi represented the Chinese delegation at the dinner
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the dinner in Xi Jinping’s place. He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other foreign leaders.
No official details were provided about Xi Jinping’s health. His absence from the event drew attention because it came shortly before the Chinese leader’s planned trip to the United States.
