China challenged the planned US presidency of the G20 in 2026, according to officials briefed on the discussions, in a move that underscores the deep sense of mistrust between Beijing and Washington.
Chinese officials used diplomatic meetings at the G20 summit in New Delhi this week to voice opposition to the US assuming the rotating chairmanship of the group of leading economies, four officials said. The attempt ultimately failed.
The dispute over who will host the G20 in 2026 stoked Sino-American tensions over many issues discussed at the annual gathering of world leaders, including Russia’s war against Ukraine and efforts to combat climate change.