G-7 seeks Chinese help for pressing Russia to halt 'Ukraine invasion' ::::: It warns China over its “militarization activities"

"We will seek to address the challenges posed by China’s non-market policies and practices, which distort the global economy.  We will counter malign practices, such as illegitimate technology transfer or data disclosure," the Group of Seven -- G 7 - leaders said on Saturday, May 20 in a joint statement after their Summit at Hiroshima.

"We remain seriously concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas. We strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion," - they also said. 

 

If these were warning to China over its “militarization activities”, they also sought to win Beijing’s support to pursue Russian leadership to halt its invasion of Ukraine.

"There is no legal basis for China’s expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea, and we oppose China’s militarization activities in the region," the statement said and also maintained --- 

"We call on China to press Russia to stop its military aggression, and immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine. 

We encourage China to support a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on territorial integrity and the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, including through its direct dialogue with Ukraine."

The G7 countries, many of which have economies that are deeply intertwined with China, also held out an olive branch — despite some views that the world has already entered a new Cold War between the U.S.-led West and China.

"Our policy approaches are not designed to harm China nor do we seek to thwart China’s economic progress and development. A growing China that plays by international rules would be of global interest". -- the statement said.

It further noted, "We are not decoupling or turning inwards. At the same time, we recognize that economic resilience requires de-risking and diversifying. We will take steps, individually and collectively, to invest in our own economic vibrancy. 

We will reduce excessive dependencies in our critical supply chains."