The person said a separate “economic security statement will talk more about the tools” used to counter coercive efforts by any responsible countries, including planning and coordination. In each case, the statements are expected to go further than prior statements by the G7.
US President Joe Biden has made China the centerpiece of his foreign policy, working to keep the strained and competitive relationship in open conflict, including in self-ruled Taiwan.
The G7, which also includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, is closely tied economically to China, the world’s biggest exporter and a key market for many companies in the seven countries.
Last month, China described a statement by G7 foreign ministers as “arrogant, biased against China” and filed complaints with this year’s G7 host, Japan.