G7's exclusion of China questioned as global economic influence grows
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John Leicester
Summary
The article examines the growing disconnect between the G7's exclusion of China and China's massive global economic influence. While China was irrelevant when the G7 formed in 1975, its current economic power makes its absence from discussions increasingly notable. The G7's democratic-only membership excludes China's authoritarian government, and past experience with Russia's brief G8 membership raises concerns about cohesion. However, some leaders including Trump have suggested China's inclusion could be beneficial. As G7 leaders meet in France, China's economic might remains a central topic despite its absence from the table.
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· 5 pulledImagining Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong brainstorming with U.S. President Gerald Ford and other leaders would have been unthinkable.
China's absence from G7 summits seems increasingly odd given its global economic influence.
Analysts say that expanding the club to include China could disrupt the group's cohesion.
U.S. President Donald Trump has mused that it could be a good idea.
The group's past experience with Russia also could argue against involving China.
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