The Group of Seven (G7) nations are set to ramp up pressure on China over its alleged military support of Russia in the Ukraine conflict, according to Bloomberg.
The group is expected to vow to take appropriate measures over Beijing’s alleged military support of Russia, according to a draft communique.
The report on Monday comes as G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Italy on Monday and Tuesday to discuss a range of issues and confirm their unwavering commitment for Kiev.
The outlet cited an early draft of a communique that is set to be released at the meeting’s conclusion.
It reportedly claims that the G7 ministers are expected to vow appropriate measures consistent with our legal systems, against actors in China and in other third countries who support Russia’s war machine.
If adopted, it would represent a stronger tone on China compared with the previous foreign ministerial meeting in April, when the G7 urged Beijing to ensure that it stops supplying Moscow with dual-use weapons, Bloomberg wrote.
Dual-use items mean goods, technologies, and services that may be used either for civil purposes or for military purposes or to contribute to an increase in military potential, to design, develop, produce, or use weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.
The report indicated that Kiev’s supporters are seeking to clamp down on any alleged military support to Moscow, particularly before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, 2025.
Trump has repeatedly vowed to quickly put an end to the Ukraine conflict, although he has not revealed any details of his plan for resolving the crisis.
Last month, the USA imposed sanctions on two Chinese firms that manufacture drone engines and parts, claiming those companies ship their products to Russia.
Beijing has repeatedly denied providing weapons to Moscow and has called for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine conflict.
Following the accusations, in July, China introduced a ban on the export of all civilian drones that could potentially be used for military purposes.
This month, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a list for export control of dual-use items, which will take effect on December 1, 2024.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock last week threatened Beijing with sanctions over allegedly supporting Moscow, while another senior EU official cited reports from intelligence sources that were convincing and credible.
China has dismissed the accusations as baseless speculation and vilification, insisting that it handles the export of military products prudently and responsibly.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian has said that Beijing upholds an objective and just position regarding the Ukraine conflict and has actively promoted peace talks.
However, this stands in sharp contrast with certain countries who apply double standards and keep adding fuel to the fire on the Ukraine crisis.
RT. com / ABC Flash Point News 2024.
China has got to realise that no matter what they do to appease the USA its a wasted effort as the EU/UK is owned by the White House , Its utter stupidity and zero economics to obey the USA who are doing a good job of destroying the EU which I know they have been planning for years looking on the EU as a competitor in business . The first EU country is Germany and look its in recession due entirely to obeying the USA – daft-mugs -idiots looking on Germany as “there is a sucker born every minute ”… Read more »
If the G7 were of any use they would have stopped Israels genocide of the Palestinians. The G7 like the USD is going nowhere. BRICS is the future.
G7 barking chihuahuas … pathetic windbags that are destroying the futures of their citizens. Bullying the rest of the world won’t work anymore. You can’t impose an opium war on China anymore folks.
All those dirty tricks are what has led to BRICS being formed and forever the West will be left in the dust. It’s sad but true.
As a Westerner I hate to see my people adversely affected but our politicians have made this happen and I support the rest of the world fighting back against us.
G7 to step up pressure o China? With what? their BS? More like G7 clowns at work.