China on Sunday warned the Group of Seven (G-7) nations that the days of \u201csmall\u201d groups of countries ruling the world are \u201clong gone,\u201d \u2026<\/b>
\nChina on Sunday warned the Group of Seven (G-7) nations that the days of \u201csmall\u201d groups of countries ruling the world are \u201clong gone,\u201d as the coalition meets in England to discuss a range of issues, including Beijing’s growing influence in the world. \u201cThe days when global decisions were dictated by a small group of countries are long gone,\u201d a spokesman for the Chinese embassy in London said, according to Reuters. \u201cWe always believe that countries, big or small, strong or weak, poor or rich, are equals, and that world affairs should be handled through consultation by all countries,\u201d the spokesman added. The spokesman said the only reasonable global system is based on the doctrines of the United Nations and \u201cnot the so-called rules formulated by a small number of countries,\u201d according to Reuters. The comments from China come after the G-7 leaders attended a session on Saturday that focused on how to compete with China. The group unveiled a global infrastructure initiative, dubbed \u201cBack Better World,\u201d that aims to help finance climate-friendly infrastructure projects in the developing world, countering China\u2019s \u201cBelt and Road Initiative.\u201d China will also likely be a topic of discussion a NATO summit, set to take place on Monday, where leaders are expected to discuss the country’s maritime aggression and the general security challenges posed by Beijing. President Biden has made a strong international pus h to get his allies on board with U.S. efforts to outcompete China, and counter Beijing\u2019s abuses. Additionally, the president has repeatedly tied his domestic agenda to China, saying his initiatives are necessary to compete with China in the 21st century.<\/p>\n