The Group of Seven major industrialized countries are concerned about the 'coercive' economic policies of China, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Sunday.
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss attends the G7 summit of foreign and development ministers at the Museum of Liverpool, in Liverpool, Britain, December 12, 2021. REUTERS/Phil Noble/Pool
LIVERPOOL, England, Dec 12 - The Group of Seven major industrialized countries are concerned about the "coercive" economic policies of China, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Sunday. "We have been clear at this meeting this weekend that we are concerned about the coercive economic policies of China," Truss said at a G7 news conference in Liverpool.
"And what we want to do is build the investment reach, the economic trade reach, of like-minded, freedom-loving democracies."Reporting by William James; editing by Guy Faulconbridge and Andy BruceSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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