The Era of ‘Small’ Group Ruling the World is Gone

BEIJING – China firmly warn the leaders G7 that the days when groups of “small” nations decided the fate of the world are long gone. This is China’s response to the G7’s decision to take anti-Beijing measures.

“The days when global decisions were dictated by a small group of countries are long gone,” said a spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in London.

“We have always believed that countries, big or small, strong or weak, poor or rich, are the same and that world affairs should be handled in consultation by all countries.” Also read: Called a nuisance by G7, China is upset

The rise of China as a leading global power is considered one of the most significant geopolitical events of recent times, alongside the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union that ended the Cold War.

The G7, whose leaders meet in Britain, has been seeking a coherent response to President Xi Jinping’s increasing assertiveness after China’s spectacular economic and military rise over the past 40 years.

The group’s leaders want to use their meeting to show the world that the richest democracy can offer an alternative to China’s growing influence. Also read: G7 Countries Agree to Fight for the Target of Conserving 30 Percent of Oceans by 2030

The group is known to support a new global plan to help poor countries build infrastructure. The global plan, conceived by the United States (US), is an attempt to challenge China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

The administration of US President Joe Biden said the G7 leaders approved the launch of the Build Back Better World (B3W) plan. This plan will help narrow the USD 40 trillion infrastructure gap in developing countries.

(ian)

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