2019 G20 summit in Osaka: What are the hot topics? | DW News

World leaders are gathering in Osaka, Japan ahead of a high-stakes annual G20 summit. The trade war simmering between China and the US is set to dominate the agenda. The summit comes at a time when world leaders are far apart on many key global issues. Defense ties and how to tackle climate change will also be discussed.

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[GentlemanH]

Thank you for a commentary where one can hear every word spoken - this is the way news should be presented.

[amirbarzegar]

My child hasn't been able to take a nap for a while ( laughs hysterically*)
That's why there is no protest in eastern Asia

[alexissayegh]

Nothing will come out of this gathering, everything is on the table and it will stay there:)

[dealstogo]

Osaka is a pretty nice place. Lots of facilities -- shopping, restaurants, etc -- and I found very friendly people. I forgot to mention, lots of temples that are non-touristy.

[CoyotePark]

I have a feeling US is treating many countries unfair, and those countries are silenced. But when someone treats US unfair then it's a loud cry hahah :D

[Generalshouchew]

Shaking hands for show. Stabbing each other on the back. What a lovely world leaders family.

[radhamadhabpathi]

Japan has prime minister not president.

[tjcurly]

Sometimes, it makes you wonder is this G20 stuff the biggest kangaroo show of
“ all talk, no walk “ / ” all hat, no cattle “ sort of things ? Can they just do something like a video conference which saves tons of taxpayers’ money worldwide .

[goat]

The Japanese respect their guests unlike germans...

[ronpaul]

No protests in Osaka coz there are hardly any protests taking place in Asia if there is any international conference . It mostly happens in the West concerning any International summits like G7 or G20.

[kipwilliam]

Waste of billions of $$$$ to host these worthless events that never resolve global issues.

[virginiaeasterling]

I'm watching from my camper. HOME in Clanton. Alabama with my 2 dogs

[virginiaeasterling]

I'm watching from my camper home in Clanton Alabama where I live by myself with my 2 dogs

[kyagizer]

First question : Why South America fallen? Why poverty rules there? Can I blame American Establishment for it? Am I wrong about that?

[danupratama]

Of course his topic is about iran vs US, imigrant crisis in america .

[siphilipe]

Good question "What do you expect in this summit?" Answer: Like the previews ones: The rich are keeping ascending and the poor are keeping descending.

[abujanuariabuellao]

Stay low for the delay in getting those sky high

[timothyguttormson]

Two Quotes, one message: "The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear."
-Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. - "Every time where the authorities disagree with the verdict, they can go to Beijing and then ask them to interpret again and thereby overturn the verdict." - Emily Lau, former Hong Kong Legislative member.

[Astania]

Who's our president? Japan? Prime minister yes. President no...

[ljulio]

Japanese Prime Minister, not Japanese President. A slip of tongue.