12:27â¢G20's Anti-Protection Wall Crumbles
âšThe newspapers report on the G20 summit's shift from previous positions, as anti-protectionism language disappears from the final declaration, reflecting increasing Global South influence and China's growing presence (Mainichi, Yahoo, Kyodo). In regional developments, China acknowledges its August airspace violation of Japan, though disputes the technical explanation (Sankei). Hyogo Prefecture faces scrutiny over potential whistleblower protection law violations in the governor's reinstatement case (Asahi).