'China may not be a part of G7, the informal club made up of the world's largest and wealthiest democracies, but its presence will likely loom large over the grouping's first face-to-face summit in almost two years.' Analysis by Nectar_Gan & Ben_Westcott
China may not be a part of the Group of Seven, the informal club made up of the world's largest and wealthiest democracies, but its presence will likely loom large over the grouping's first face-to-face summit in almost two years.China, and the ideological challenges posed by its rise, is set to be among the most pressing topics facing leaders of the G7 when they gather in England on Friday.
The day before the G7 summit kicked off, China passed a law to counter foreign sanctions, a symbolic gesture to Western nations that their counter measures -- be it over the issues of Hong Kong, Xinjiang, trade or technology -- will be met with strong retaliation.Photo of the Day"Eating the sun": A partial solar eclipse is seen over Mount Miaofeng in Beijing on Thursday.
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