China poses ‘biggest challenge of our age’, Sunak warns
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ishi Sunak has warned that an more and more authoritarian China poses the “biggest challenge of our age” after discussing tips on how to sort out aggression from Beijing with western allies.
The Prime Minister mentioned that it’s the “only country with both the means and intent to reshape the world order” after assembly with leaders on the G7 summit in Hiroshima on Sunday.
He mentioned their method was about “de-risking” the state of affairs fairly than “decoupling” and chopping ties with China as they search to bolster provide chains and sort out financial coercion.
It is the one nation with each the means and intent to reshape the world order
“China poses the biggest challenge of our age to global security and prosperity. They are increasingly authoritarian at home and assertive abroad,” Mr Sunak mentioned, in a speech earlier than leaving for London.
The G7 leaders, which embrace US President Joe Biden, introduced it will set up a brand new crew to root out and counter Russia and China’s use of financial coercion to affect nations’ selections.
They additionally mentioned considerations about Chinese aggression in direction of Taiwan.
“There is complete resolve and unity within the G7, first of all just recognising the systemic challenge that China poses to the world order,” Mr Sunak informed reporters.
“It is the only country with both the means and intent to reshape the world order.”
He mentioned the leaders would work to scale back “vulnerabilities” in provide chains from China and shield their nations from “hostile investment”.
“We also had conversations about ensuring that important technology pertinent to our security does not leak to China,” he added.