During the G7 summit, world leaders sent a resolute
message to China, calling out its increasing authoritarianism and denouncing the
"weaponization of economic vulnerabilities." While acknowledging their economic
interdependence, the G7 nations expressed concerns over China's trade sanctions
and inappropriate technology transfers.
They emphasized the need for "de-risking" and launched a coordination
platform to counter China's coercion, pledging to strengthen supply chains,
protect digital infrastructure, and enforce multilateral export controls.
The G7's nuanced approach aimed to maintain engagement with China while
advocating for a China that abides by international rules. China responded with
accusations of smearing and attacking, illustrating the challenges ahead in
managing the complex relationship. |