The group of leaders announces measures to reduce “excessive dependence” on Beijing, but qualifies it as not a “withdrawal”
The G7 leaders have asked the Chinese government this Saturday to apply pressure Russia to stop the war Ukraine in a statement combining his desire to maintain relations with Beijing with measures to “Reduce excessive dependence on critical supply chainswithout achieving a commercial “withdrawal” with the Asian giant.
The G7 asks China”participation in international forumsin aspects ranging from environmental protection to trade, including international conflict.
The leaders emphasize that these political approaches “they are not designed to harm China nor do they try to frustrate their efforts for economic progress and development”. In any case, they point out that the G7 is planning a path of “risk reduction and diversification“.
Beijing accuses the G7 of “creating discord against China”
For its part, Beijing has accused the G7 of “manipulate“,”sow discord against China“e”ignore the principles of the market economyin a statement from the spokesman for the Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom.
“Some members of the G7 are ignoring the principles of market economy and fair competition and unreasonably suppress Chinese companies. China is very dissatisfied and strongly opposed,” the spokesman said.
The text accuses the United States of being the one who “economic coercionand “generalize the concept of national security, abuse export control measures, and adopt discriminatory and unfair practices against companies from other countries.”
The text signed by China’s spokesman in the UK emphasizes that Beijing has always sought to “peacefully resolve disputes through negotiations and consultations with the countries directly concerned. We are ready to work with all sides to build peace and regional stability.” to enforce”.
Zelensky participates in the G7 summit
For his part, the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyarrived in Hiroshima, Japan, to participate in the G7 leaders’ meeting, and is also expected to facilitate bilateral meetings with some of the leaders present.
“Japan. G7. Important meetings with partners and friends of Ukraine. Enhanced security and cooperation for our victory. Peace will get a little closer today,” he announced on his Twitter account.
Source: EITB
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