G7 at Evian grapples with China: invite or risk unity.
At the Evian summit, the G7 faces a China dilemma: exclude Beijing to preserve unity or invite it and risk factional divisions as members weigh trade heft, control of rare minerals, tech leadership, and stances on Russia and Iran. Analysts warn that admitting China could be a “Trojan horse” that tests long-standing alliances, while Beijing favors solidarity over confrontation and cautions against exclusive blocs.