Johnson Fuels G-7 Fears of Rival Alliance to Counter China
- Diplomats worry move could be step toward reshaping the forum
- Differences also on Asia-Pacific focus, approach toward China
Boris Johnson
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Boris Johnson’s plan to host an expanded Group of Seven summit in June is worrying some other members who fear the U.K. may be trying to reshape the forum of wealthy nations via the back door.
The British prime minister has invited South Korea, India and Australia as guests to this year’s meeting as he tries to establish a so-called D-10 coalition of democracies to counter China and other authoritarian states. Johnson wants to champion global action and democratic values, and project the U.K. as a force for good after leaving the European Union.