Beijing urges multilateralism ahead of summit, rejects criticism on trade and global influence.

Beijing, June 16, 2025 — China has issued a sharp rebuke to the Group of Seven (G7) nations ahead of next week’s summit in Canada, warning the bloc against what it calls a “Cold War mentality” and accusing it of provoking global divisions.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Monday that Beijing is opposed to being repeatedly targeted by G7 leaders over trade practices, industrial policy, and growing global influence.

“The G7 has increasingly acted like a small, exclusive circle that incites confrontation rather than fostering international cooperation,” Lin said. “This ideological bias only fuels division and undermines global stability.”

China’s comments follow growing speculation that the G7 will again focus on Beijing’s economic strategies, including its alleged overcapacity in key industries and the use of subsidies in global markets. Last year, the group jointly criticized China’s trade practices, accusing it of distorting global supply chains and undermining fair competition.

Lin urged G7 members to shift away from what he called “bloc politics” and instead embrace multilateralism and constructive dialogue.

The statement adds tension to the lead-up to this year’s G7 Summit, where leaders from the U.S., Canada, the EU, Japan, and others are expected to address rising geopolitical rivalries, supply chain resilience, and the role of emerging economies like China in shaping global governance.