Xi's Olympics diplomacy stumbles as leaders avoid Beijing Games

Saudi Arabia and India's delegations cancel at last minute

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Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics on Feb. 4. © Reuters

TSUKASA HADANO, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomatic push timed with the Beijing Winter Olympics hit a snag after Saudi Arabia's crown prince and India's top envoy canceled plans to attend the opening ceremony at the last minute.

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