Indonesia, which holds the G20 presidency, is relutanct to anger Russia but is also under pressure from the US. Photo: AFP
Indonesia, which holds the G20 presidency, is relutanct to anger Russia but is also under pressure from the US. Photo: AFP

China tries to stop questions about Ukraine stance by asking G20 not to discuss war

  • Beijing is lobbying Indonesia to take the conflict off the agenda at the group’s summit in Bali, saying it should stick to economic matters
  • China’s public fence-sitting is proving to be a diplomatic headache amid growing scrutiny of its close relationship with Russia

Indonesia, which holds the G20 presidency, is relutanct to anger Russia but is also under pressure from the US. Photo: AFP
Indonesia, which holds the G20 presidency, is relutanct to anger Russia but is also under pressure from the US. Photo: AFP
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