China's Xi Jinping at G20 warns against 'weaponisation' of food and energy

Xi Jinping: "We must firmly oppose politicisation, instrumentalisation and weaponisation of food and energy problems," Xi Jinping said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the G20 Tuesday against the "weaponisation" of food and energy, in a possible veiled criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Xi Jinping: Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 leaders summit. (AP)

"We must firmly oppose politicisation, instrumentalisation and weaponisation of food and energy problems," Xi told the summit in Bali, while also repeating his familiar opposition to Western sanctions policy.