Overview
- G20 leaders adopted a declaration on November 22 without U.S. participation, reaffirming decisive climate action and support for tripling global renewable energy.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took part in a Ukraine peace meeting and used the summit to underscore a free and open Indo-Pacific and a WTO-centered trading system.
- Takaichi highlighted concerns over export controls on critical minerals and urged resilient supply chains consistent with World Trade Organization rules.
- No contact was reported with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the summit, reflecting persistent strain after Takaichi’s recent Taiwan-related Diet remarks.
- Takaichi held first-time bilaterals with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Germany’s leader, while a Mainichi poll on Nov. 22–23 put her cabinet’s support at 65%.