This happened before the group’s meeting in Hiroshima, Japan issued a statement on the common approach it would take towards China.
The statement stressed that the policy pursued by the Group of Seven is not aimed at harming China or thwarting China’s economic progress and development.
The statement calls for establishing “stable and constructive” relations with Beijing, especially since its status as the world’s second-largest economy necessitates efforts to strengthen cooperation.
Sullivan said the United States expects continued economic engagement with China.
He added that the G7 joint statement should come as no surprise to China given that the group’s concerns are “well known” to Beijing.
The G7 statement highlighted the need to take action to “reduce over-reliance” in vital supply chains and to tackle “malicious practices” in technology transfer and data disclosure.
The statement stresses that efforts to diversify manufacturing supply chains and ensure stable access to strategically vital minerals and other resources are not aimed at dismantling trade relations with the world’s second-largest economy.
The G7 called on Beijing to work together to address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity, debt and financing needs of vulnerable countries, global health issues and economic stability.
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