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China's exclusion from the G7 summits looks odd, given its immense sway over the world's economic well-being and affairs.
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Who
U.S. President Donald Trump and his G7 counterparts
What
China's exclusion from the G7 summits looks odd, given its immense sway over the world's economic well-being and affairs.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:29:32 GMT · 2h 52m ago
Where
France ·
Why
If determined only by economic success, China's economy now dwarfs those of G7 nations Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Canada.
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The omission of China, a major global economic power, from the G7 raises questions about the club's relevance and completeness in addressing world economic affairs.
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