President Biden and other world leaders will meet Saturday for the second day of the G-7 summit, focusing on countering China's increasing global influence, senior White House officials say.
The G-7 nations are expected to announce new global infrastructure initiatives for low- and-middle income countries, which the officials said would be called"Build Back Better for the World." Biden will also encourage G-7 partners to take a clear stance on forced labor and human rights, according to the officials.
In a call with reporters, the Biden administration officials stressed that Saturday's efforts would not be solely aimed at confronting China but rather"providing an affirmative, positive alternative vision for the world." Biden has made it a priority to use his first foreign trip as president to showcase the ability of democratic institutions to respond to global challenges and he has frequently warned about the global rise of authoritarianism.
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