G7 Warns China’s Military Activities East of Taiwan Threaten Regional Stability
The joint declaration followed Chinese live-fire drills and the deployment of more than 100 naval and other vessels across the western Pacific.
TL;DR
- G7 nations warned that China's aggressive actions east of Taiwan threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation.
- Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and has been engaged in military intimidation, economic coercion, and political pressure.
- The G7 reaffirmed their opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo, especially through force or coercion.