G7 leaders address China's economic coercion and global influence.

G7 leaders have been discussing ways to counter China's use of economic power for political gain, which they describe as coercive tactics. The leaders have been considering ways to defend against this issue, which they contend is a troubling outgrowth of Beijing's growing economic might. The G7 communiqué does not specify how member countries should parry China, but analysts have said that blunting any punitive action taken by China calls for coordinated action and resolve on the part of the US and its allies.