The two were expected to meet in person at the G20 leaders summit in Rome on October 30-31.
The latest out of China is that plans are being made for Xi to attend the summit via video link, not in person. No final decision on this has been made.
Media reports cite unnamed sources familiar with arrangements. And also speculate Xi's non-attendance would be indicative of:
- partly because of safety concerns over the coronavirus pandemic
- also the lack of progress made to restart the stalled China-US relationship
The two have met IRL, but not since Biden became US President:
