US President Barack Obama on Sunday said bilateral talks with China's Xi Jinping had been "extremely productive", as world leaders gathered for a G20 summit expected to address sluggish global economic growth and the looming spectre of protectionism. Some G20 leaders have already begun drawing battle lines in disputes over issues like trade and investment, tax policy, and industrial overcapacity. Security is extremely tight in Hangzhou, with parts of the city of 9 million people turned into a virtual ghost town as China seeks to ensure that the G20 summit is incident-free. He urged Beijing to uphold its legal obligations in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, and stressed US commitments to its regional allies. Also read: Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on sidelines of G20 summitXi said China would continue to safeguard its sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea.

Source: India Today September 04, 2016 10:52 UTC