Title:

 G7 Statement ignores Beijing’s request to stay mum on South China Sea

Author:

Kenneth Lim

Source:

Inquistr

Date:

May 27, 2016

Description:

A G7 statement favoring compliance with international law and opposing unilateral actions clarified the position of participating world leaders on the South China Sea issue. The statement ignored Beijing’s request that the maritime dispute not be discussed by the Group of Seven leaders during their two-day meet in Shima, Japan, on May 26 and May 27, 2016.