November 20, 2025

A spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday there are no plans for Chinese Premier Li Qiang to meet with the Japanese leader at G20, urging the Japanese side to maintain self-respect. 

This is the second time in less than a week the ministry has stated that there is no such arrangement for Premier Li to meet with the Japanese leader. 

At the regular press briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that a meeting with the Japanese leader is not on Premier Li Qiang's agenda when asked if Premier Li will speak with the Japanese Prime Minister at the G20. 

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