G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, voices support for Ukraine
The G7 has taken a firm stance against China's actions in the Indo-Pacific region, while also reaffirming its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. This unified front was presented in a communique released on Friday, despite reported internal disagreements on trade, security, and Russia.
Specifically, the G7 foreign ministers condemned China's "militarisation and coercion" in the South China Sea, including the use of "dangerous manoeuvres and water cannons" against its neighbors. The group also emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposing any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo and supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations. These statements come amid concerns that differing views within the G7, particularly regarding Russia, might undermine the group's ability to present a united front on key global issues like the war in Ukraine and China's growing influence.
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The G7 has taken a firm stance against China's actions in the Indo-Pacific region, while also reaffirming its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. This unified front was presented in a communique released on Friday, despite reported internal disagreements on trade, security, and Russia.
Specifically, the G7 foreign ministers condemned China's "militarisation and coercion" in the South China Sea, including the use of "dangerous manoeuvres and water cannons" against its neighbors. The group also emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposing any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo and supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations. These statements come amid concerns that differing views within the G7, particularly regarding Russia, might undermine the group's ability to present a united front on key global issues like the war in Ukraine and China's growing influence.
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