12-hour drama unfolds at G20 summit regarding enigmatic Chinese bags.

New Delhi: Tense Standoff at G20 Summit Leaves Intelligence Agencies in a Fix

Summary:

• Security officers at a five-star hotel in New Delhi noticed the unusual dimensions of the bags belonging to a Chinese delegation member during the G20 summit.
• A staff member reported suspicious equipment in the bags, leading to a standoff as the Chinese delegation refused to have the bags and its contents checked.
• After 12 hours, the Chinese security agreed to remove the equipment from the hotel and have it sent to their embassy.
• The content of the suitcases remains a mystery, but intelligence officials speculate that the equipment could be used for surveillance and jamming secure communication channels.
• Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend the summit and sent Premier Li Qiang instead, surprising Indian agencies.

Details:

During the G20 summit in New Delhi, a tense standoff occurred at a five-star hotel when security officers noticed the unusual dimensions of the bags belonging to a member of the Chinese delegation. Although the team had been instructed to facilitate the passage of diplomatic baggage, the size of the bags raised suspicion. However, due to diplomatic protocols, the security personnel allowed the bags into the room.

Once in the room, a staff member reported the presence of suspicious equipment in the bags, prompting the superiors to request a scan. However, the Chinese delegation refused to comply with the request, leading to a tense standoff. The Chinese security personnel insisted on keeping the bags and their contents unchecked.

After 12 hours, the Chinese security agreed to remove the equipment from the hotel and have it sent to their embassy. The content of the suitcases remains unknown, but intelligence officials speculate that the equipment could be used for surveillance and jamming secure communication channels.

Interestingly, Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend the G20 summit and sent Premier Li Qiang instead. Li’s arrival was announced at the last minute, and he arrived on a chartered flight, surprising Indian agencies.