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The Group of Seven (G7) originated in 1975 as the Group of Six (France, West Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States), representing the largest economies in the world. It was joined by Canada in 1976.
Professor Huang Yiping, dean of the National School of Development at Peking University, attends Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit at Grand Hyatt, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on November 19, 2024. Photo: SCMP / Dickson Lee
World Economic Forum

China urged to step up fiscal support amid Iran-Israel war, trade war risks

Beijing may need to spend more to preserve growth and long-term stability, central bank adviser says.

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India

Will India and Canada move beyond ‘past rancour’ and normalise ties quickly?

China airliners

China’s aerospace drive, Summer Davos and more

Canada

Canada will ‘adjust’ counter-tariffs on US metals if no Trump deal in 30 days

Prime Minister Mark Carney also unveiled a raft of measures to support local companies facing 50 per cent US metal duties.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to a question in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, on Thursday. Photo: Canadian Press via AP
Canada

G7 summit wraps with statements on AI, critical minerals, but not Ukraine

No ‘strongly worded’ joint condemnation of Russia as Washington reportedly argues such an approach could undermine its ability to negotiate.

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Donald Trump

Trump says EU not offering fair trade deal, Japan being ‘tough’ too

The US president left his team in Canada to continue working on thorny trade issues after he abruptly exited the G7 summit.

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Canada

Modi and Carney meet to reset India-Canada ties after tense 2 years

Relations have been rocky since Trudeau accused New Delhi of involvement in the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands during a meeting at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on Tuesday. Photo: Canadian Press via AP
Middle East

Asia’s oil lifeline at risk as Israel-Iran crisis ignites Strait of Hormuz fears

Any closure of the strait could choke oil flows vital to Asian economies, analysts warn.

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Israel-Iran conflict

Trump seeks ‘real end’ to conflict as Israel, Iran trade fire for 5th day

Middle East arch foes keep up hostilities as Trump issues ominous warning, leaving G7 abruptly.

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Donald Trump

Canadian indigenous leader ‘filled with rage’ before conversation with Trump

Steven Crowchild, tasked with greeting G7 leaders, wrestled with his conscience before engaging with the US president.

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US President Donald Trump being greeted by Steven Crowchild in Calgary, Canada. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Breaking with G7 stance, Trump says he’d welcome China and Russia in bloc

US leader calls Kremlin’s 2014 expulsion ‘a big mistake’ and considering Beijing ‘not a bad idea’ as summit starts in Canada.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (right) with US President Donald Trump after officially welcoming the American leader to the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on Monday. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
Japan

Japan’s Ishiba to press Trump to drop auto tariffs at G7 summit

The two are expected to meet on the sidelines of the meeting following a sixth round of high-level trade talks in Washington on Friday.

Canada

G7 leaders in Canada to discuss Israel-Iran conflict, hope to avoid Trump clash

Trump, who has mused about annexing Canada, will arrive at a time when PM Carney is threatening reprisals if US does not lift import tariffs.

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US-China relations

Pentagon chief assures lawmakers on review of US-Britain-Australia pact

‘Congress will be involved’ in 30-day assessment of Aukus alliance formed to counter Beijing’s regional clout, defence secretary testifies.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fields questions during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AP
India

Is acceptance by India’s Modi to attend G7 summit in Canada a ‘Pyrrhic victory’?

The belated invitation by Canada has sparked debate on whether ties between New Delhi and Ottawa are on the mend.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted the invitation from his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney to attend the G7 summit in Alberta. Photo: dpa
Japan

Japan making progress but no ‘agreement’ on Trump tariffs: trade negotiator

Ryosei Akazawa said tariffs are unacceptable, but Japan is proposing a tariff reduction plan tied to a country’s contribution to the US auto industry for a deal.

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India

India PM Modi invited to G7 summit in Canada

Ties between the two nations have been strained following accusations of New Delhi’s involvement in the assassination of a Canadian Sikh, claims India denies.

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Australia

Australia says compromise on biosecurity ‘not worth it’ ahead of US talks

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said American beef imports still posed risks to the Australian cattle industry.

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A shopper looks at Australian beef products for sale at a supermarket in Sydney. Photo: AFP
India

India’s Modi likely to skip G7 in Canada as strained relations persist

India’s expected G7 absence reflects lingering tensions from a fallout over the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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Japan

Japan’s Ishiba eyes G7 summit, aims to advance US tariff talks

Speaking in Kyoto, Ishiba said there has been progress in negotiations on trade expansion, non-tariff measures and economic security.

Donald Trump

G7 targets ‘excessive imbalances’ in global economy, eyes de minimis exemption

While China was not named, such references to non-market policies are often aimed at Beijing’s state subsidies and export-driven model.

Canada’s Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks during the close of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff, Alberta, on Thursday. Photo: AFP
DR Congo

Opinion | Trump’s Africa policy zeroes in on minerals and militarism

As China tightens mineral export controls, the US is recalibrating its approach towards resource-rich African nations.

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Members of the M23 rebel group stand guard as people attend a rally in Bukavu, the Democratic Republic of Congo, on February 27. Photo: Reuters
Taiwan

Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan are ‘destabilising’, G7 says

In joint statement on Sunday, G7 diplomats said exercises ‘put at risk global security and prosperity’, urged peaceful resolution of issues.

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US-China relations

As Trump’s policies create divisions, G7 plays the ‘China card’ for unity

As ‘America first’ pressures G7 unity, Western moves to divert Washington’s hostility could be short-lived if US-China relations improve.

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Canada

Canada’s PM Carney meets King Charles and Macron after Trump threats

After succeeding Trudeau last week, Carney conspicuously chose key European powers France and UK, rather than US, for first foreign visits.

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Britain’s King Charles, left, with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace, London on Monday. Photo: PA Wire / dpa
US-China relations

Beijing hits out at ‘arrogant and malicious’ G7 criticisms over South China Sea

Despite growing internal trade tensions, the G7 has presented a united front in attacking Beijing’s ‘illicit’ and ‘dangerous’ actions.

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Beijing’s People’s Liberation Army carries out a combat drill in the Taiwan Strait. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, strongly backs Ukraine

Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of ‘maintaining peace and stability’ across Taiwan Strait.

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Canada

G7 seeks unity as Trump’s tariffs and Ukraine stance weighs on ties

Tensions between the US and Canada, which is hosting the meeting, are also at an all-time low amid Trump’s musing about annexing the country.

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