(ANSA) - BEIJING, NOVEMBER 18 - President Xi Jinping did not want to criticize Canadian premier Justin Trudeau in the tense confrontation that the two leaders had on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G20 in Bali, Indonesia, mercilessly filmed by television cameras.
"I don't think the story should be interpreted as a criticism or reproach by Xi to someone - said the spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning -. The video contained a short conversation. It is a normal thing and I don't think it should be interpreted in a particular way ".
Xi had expressed irritation at Trudeau accused of having reported the contents of the brief interview held on Tuesday to the media.
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