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Xi Jinping Likely to Skip ASEAN Summit in Manila
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to miss the ASEAN Summit in Manila, with Premier Li Qiang likely to represent Beijing.
5 November 2026 · 4 minVijay Narayan Singh
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to miss the ASEAN Summit in Manila, with Premier Li Qiang likely to represent Beijing.

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