G7 Foreign Ministers express concern over China's provocative military drills around Taiwan

ANI April 7, 2025 395 views

The G7 Foreign Ministers have issued a strong joint statement expressing deep concern over China's escalating military drills around Taiwan. Their collective message emphasizes the potential global security risks posed by these provocative actions. The international coalition is advocating for peaceful resolution and opposing any unilateral attempts to alter the regional status quo. This diplomatic intervention signals a unified global stance against potential military confrontation in the Taiwan Strait.

"These increasingly frequent and destabilising activities are raising cross-Strait tensions" - G7 Joint Statement
Washington DC, April 7: The G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern over China's recent "provocative actions," especially the large-scale military drills conducted around Taiwan.

Key Points

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G7 opposes unilateral actions threatening Taiwan's peace

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Major powers unite against China's military provocations

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International community seeks constructive cross-strait dialogue

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Diplomatic pressure mounted to prevent potential conflict

In a joint statement, G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and High Representative of the EU highlighted the growing frequency of "destabilising activities," warning that they raise tensions across the Taiwan Strait and pose risks to global security and prosperity.

The US Department of State in a statement released on Sunday said, "We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, express deep concern about China's provocative actions, particularly the recent large-scale military drills around Taiwan."

"These increasingly frequent and destabilising activities are raising cross-Strait tensions and put at risk global security and prosperity," the statement added.

The G7 further reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, opposing any unilateral efforts to threaten peace.

"G7 members and the larger international community have an interest in the preservation of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. We oppose any unilateral actions to threaten such peace and stability, including by force or coercion. G7 members continue to encourage the peaceful resolution of issues through constructive cross-Strait dialogue," the statement said.

Last week, the US and the EU had restated their disapproval of any unilateral alterations to the "status quo" in the Taiwan Strait following China's military's recent series of joint drills around Taiwan, according to a report by Taipei Times.

US President Donald Trump "emphasises the significance of upholding peace in the Taiwan Strait, advocating for a peaceful resolution to cross-strait issues, and reiterating our disapproval of any unilateral attempts to modify the status quo through force or coercion," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was quoted by Taipei Times.

Reader Comments

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Michael T.
Finally some strong international pushback against China's aggression! Taiwan deserves to exist peacefully without constant military intimidation. The G7 standing together sends an important message. 👏
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Sarah L.
While I appreciate the concern, these statements feel like empty words without concrete actions. China keeps escalating and the international response remains purely diplomatic. When do we actually DO something?
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James K.
As someone with family in Taiwan, this gives me some comfort knowing major powers are paying attention. The daily military flights and naval exercises are terrifying for people living there.
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Amanda P.
I wish the statement had been stronger. China's actions are clearly meant to test international resolve. We need to support Taiwan more openly with trade deals and defense cooperation.
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Robert C.
Interesting to see the EU joining this statement. Europe has been more hesitant to confront China compared to the US and Japan. Maybe we're seeing a shift in their approach?
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Emily W.
The part about "constructive cross-Strait dialogue" is key. Both sides need to keep communication channels open, even when tensions are high. No one wins from accidental escalation.

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G7 Taiwan Strait China Military Tensions International Diplomacy US Foreign Policy
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