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China's exclusion from the G7 summits appears odd given its immense sway over the world's economic well-being and affairs, especially as U.S. President Donald Trump and his G7 counterparts gather again in France from Monday.

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Who
China, U.S. President Donald Trump, G7 counterparts, Mao Zedong, Gerald Ford, Ho Chi Minh, John Kirton
What
China's exclusion from the G7 summits appears odd given its immense sway over the world's economic well-being and affairs, especially as U.S. President Donald Trump and his G7 counterparts gather again in France from Monday.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:29:32 GMT · 3h 55m ago
Where
Paris, France ·
Why
China was initially excluded from the G7 (then G6) gatherings in 1975 due to its political turmoil and Mao Zedong's role in supporting communists, which was unthinkable for leaders like U.S. President Gerald Ford.
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Despite its economic growth since Mao's death in 1976, which now dwarfs G7 nations Germany, Japan, the UK, France, Italy, and Canada, China continues to be excluded, raising questions about the relevance and effectiveness of the G7 without its participation in addressing global economic affairs.

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    China's exclusion from the G7 summits appears odd given its immense sway over the world's economic well-being and affairs, especially as U.S. President Donald Trump and his G7 counterparts gather again in France from Monday.
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    China's exclusion from the G7 summits appears odd given its immense sway over the world's economic well-being and affairs.
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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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    U.S. President Donald Trump and his G7 counterparts are gathering in France without China, raising questions about the relevance of the informal club.
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