G7 Condemns Prosecution of Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai

G7 Condemns Prosecution of Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai

Foreign ministers from the G7 on Wednesday criticised the prosecution of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who was found guilty this week of colluding with foreign forces. “We continue to express our concerns about deteriorating rights, freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong … we call on the Hong Kong authorities to end such prosecutions […]

US Urges G7 to Hit China and India With Tariffs Over Russian Oil Purchases

US Urges G7 to Hit China and India With Tariffs Over Russian Oil Purchases

The United States is pushing its G7 allies to impose sweeping new tariffs on China and India, accusing both countries of helping to sustain Russia’s war effort by continuing to import large volumes of discounted Russian crude oil. According to a U.S. policy document Washington is urging the G7 to introduce secondary tariffs ranging from 50 […]