G7 Summit 2016
G7 Leaders Issue Strong Statement on South China Sea, China Says it is 'Immensely Disappointed'
| Girish Shetti | | May 28, 2016 07:29 AM EDT |
On Friday, the last day of the G7 Summit, the participating leaders issued a strong statement on the dispute in the South and East China Seas. Although no country was specifically mentioned, the statement is apparently directed towards China.
World Leaders Defy China, Discuss South China Sea Dispute at G7 Summit
| Girish Shetti | | May 27, 2016 12:50 PM EDT |
In clear defiance of China's demands, G7 leaders on Thursday discussed the contentious issues of South China Sea and East China Sea, which has escalated tensions in Western Pacific region. The discussion was initiated by Japan, who rejected China's request that the maritime territorial disputes are not discussed at the G7 Summit.
China Warns G7 Leaders to Refrain From Focusing on South China Sea Disoute
| Girish Shetti | | May 26, 2016 03:46 PM EDT |
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that he hopes G7 leaders will avoid escalating tension in the region by focusing on economic issues. Beijing's remark is seen as a veiled warning to G7 leaders to refrain from discussing the South China Sea and East China Sea dispute at the ongoing G7 Summit in Japan.
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