Saturday, September 3, 2016

The G20 Sessions of Hangzhou




The leaders of the world's 20 largest economies gather in Hangzhou, China this weekend taking part in the 11th annual gathering to explore economic and political issues.

As the meetings move forward through September 4th and 5th, we'll keep up to speed with the developments through this archive page. Included in our overview will be a focus on the Canadian delegation's participation in the event and what Canadian officials hope to achieve from the stay in China.

On line Resources

G20 Website


The G20 News flow

September 5

World Overview

China vows to co-operate on steel exports as G-20 wraps up
Britain searching for post-Brexit trade options
Nothing to show from world Leaders
Diplomatic jostling characterizes an inconclusive G20 Summit
G20 Talk Between Obama and Putin "constructive but not conclusive'
If Looks Could Kill Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin in tense G20 standoff as the famously hostile pair fail to reach a breakthrough on Syria 
G20 promises fixes to economic ills, but little in way of concrete steps
G20 leaders urged to 'civilise capitalism'
Calling for G20 support, Ban stresses importance of financing mechanisms for 2030 Goals
Hangzhou's Alibaba reflects booming E-commerce Sector for G20 leaders
What is the G20? Where is the summit being held in 2016 and what will be discussed
G20 members commit to early ratification of Paris climate deal
Chinese newspaper claims western media 'hyped up' Obama G20 snub
Obama, Putin meet on sidelines of G20, vow to keep working toward Syria deal
China's president: We should turn the G20 group into an action team - no more talk
Spectacular evening gala at the G20 Summit
U.S. Russia Talks on Syria Cease Fire Stall at G20
Obama plays down confrontation with China over his plane's stairs
Trump says he would have left G-20 summit in China over Obama staircase flap
Merkel appeals to Russia to enable Syria cease-fire
China promises cooperation on steel at global summit
Philippine President Duterte curses Obama over human rights



Canadian Notes

Trudeau raises cases of Canadians detained in Turkey, Indonesia at G20
G20 wraps with world leaders agreeing to use trade to boost global economy
British PM reaffirms post-Brexit support for Canada-UK trade deal: Freeland
Protectionism of Europe, U.S. won't spill into Canada, Trudeau says
Trudeau silent on Syria crisis, Kurds after Turkish president berates Obama at G20
Canada recommits itself to ending fossil fuel subsidy with G20 agreement - but attaches no timeline

September 4

World Overview

Cracks emerge in China's image as Obama snubbed at G20 summit
G20 leaders told 'avoid empty talk' by China's Xi Jinping
No red carpet treatment for Obama at G20, China says he never asked
Economic uncertainties cloud China's G20 moment
G20 summit opens in China
G20 summit kicks off in China
G20 leaders meet in China
At G20 in China, Ban stresses 'far-reaching' impacts of early climate action, urges unity on Global goals
G20 airport skirmish exposes tensions in US-China values
Barack Obama snubbed on the tarmac arrival at China G20
Helping China find its new place in the world
Russian, Turkish leaders meet to discuss Syria

Canadian Notes

Chinese President Xi opens G20 summit, urges leaders to avoid trade protectionism
G20 summit opens amid concerns over growth, trade disputes
Protectionism complicating Canada's trad talks, says Freeland
China's president Xi Jinping sombre about world economy a G20, warns against protectionism
Rising anti-trade sentiments among G20 peers complicates Canada-EU deal
Drop the selfie stick! What you can and can't bring to the G20 summit in China
Free trade with China won't work for Canada
High praise for CETA from European Commission head at G20
Trudeau pushing free trade deal with EU at G20 summit in China
Rising anti-trade sentiments among G20 peers complicates Canada-EU deal
TPP may be DOA, but Canada is keeping its cards on the table
Amid global uncertainty, Trudeau has rare G20 leadership opportunity

September 2nd and 3rd

World overview

China's Hangzhou turns ghost town as G20 leaders arrive
2016 G20 Summit: Who Needs to Do What
US and China ratify Paris agreement in major step for climate change fight
Row on tarmac an awkward G20 start for U.S., China
China's hosting of G20 proves controversial ahead of opening
G20 countries face summit with troubled economic, territorial backgrounds
Can China seize chance at G20 to defend globalisation?
With China set to be world's largest economy by 2020, what use is the G20 summit? 
G20 should reject trade protectionism
U.S. and China set aside cyber, maritime disputes to seal participation in Paris climate agreement
G20 members and 8 guest countries to attend G20
Theresa May to seek strong relationships with G20 countries
Theresa May hints at lack of trust in Chinese government
Theresa May: UK will be 'global leader in free trade'
Barack Obama 'deliberately snubbed' by Chinese in chaotic arrival at G20
Obama's China visit gets off to rocky start, reflecting current relations
Confrontations flare as Obama's travelling party reaches China
Path to normalization: Putin and Erdogan talk partnership at G20 summit



Canadian Notes

U.S., China ratify Paris climate deal, setting stage for G20
With or without a trade deal, we will become more entangled with China
At G20, Trudeau must reflect on tenure and plot inclusive economic course forward
Will G20 be the success China wants?
Canadian businesses look to capitalize on popularity of 'handsome' Trudeau or "Little Potato" - in China
Trudeau criticizes 'divisive, fearful rhetoric' of anti-globalization forces as leaders gather for G20
G20 gathering
Canada's Justin Trudeau urges G20 leaders to fight rising tide of protectionism
China's record dims the glow around the G-20 summit
Speaking ahead of G20, Just Trudeau urges leaders to fight protectionism
Trudeau's China visit: Media navigate unfamiliar sea of protocol
Trudeau mum on details of security priorities amid calls to ask China to stop violating international law

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