An American official commented today, Saturday, that only China can explain why President Xi Jinping was absent from the annual G20 summit in New Delhi earlier this week. Chinese Premier Li Qiang is leading the Chinese delegation in the Indian capital. U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer stated that if China is not committed to the success of the bloc, it is "unfortunate." The summit was seen as a potential venue for a meeting between Xi and U.S. President Joe Biden after efforts by the two global powers over months to mend their relationship, which had deteriorated due to trade and geopolitical tensions.