G7 issues strongest condemnation of China as it intensifies response to Beijing https://t.co/5tdvGKlFqa
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Evening Standard: G7 issues condemnation of China as it intensifies response to Beijing
The G7 issued its strongest condemnation yet of China on Saturday, criticising the country’s “economic coercion” and urged a “peaceful solution” to tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
In a joint statement, the G7 countries said they were concerned about China’s actions in the South China Sea and that they “strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion.”
The communique, released at the start of the three-day summit in Japan, added that they were prepared to build “constructive and stable” relations with Beijing while reducing their dependence on trade with the world’s second largest economy.
The joint statement drew a quick reaction from Beijing, which complained to Japan as the summit organiser.
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Update #1: G7 leaders discuss China’s ‘economic coercion’ threat (NBC)
Update #2: G7 urges China to ‘play by the rules’ citing ‘economic coercion’ (Al Jazeera)
Update #3: The G7 is accusing China of ‘economic coercion.’ Here’s why. (Business Insider)
WNU Editor: Beijing has responded …. Beijing blasts G7 for hyping up China-related issues, interfering in China’s internal affairs (Global Times). More here …. China expresses ‘strong dissatisfaction’ with G7 communique (CNA).
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