Tag: Group of Seven (G7)

Malacañang reacts to China’s comment on South China Sea issue

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace responded to China’s statement saying the international arbitral tribunal hearing the case filed by the country is “bias in favor of the Philippines.” “In expressing concern over the South China Sea issue, the Group of Seven or G7 Declaration affirmed the importance of upholding the rule of law,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said in a statement over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan. He said Adherence to the rule of law as […]

U.S. secretary of state calls for renewed efforts to end nuclear threat

HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) – US Secretary of State, John Kerry, called for renewed efforts to end nuclear threats on Monday (April 11) after becoming the first U.S. secretary of state to pay respects at Hiroshima’s memorial to victims of the 1945 U.S. nuclear attack. Kerry described the museum as a “gut-wrenching” reminder of the need to work for a world free of nuclear weapons. “We came here and drew from the experience of touring in […]

China urges G7 to take attitude of seeking truth

BEIJING, China (Reuters) – China urged on Monday (April 11) the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies to take an attitude of seeking truth in handling issues relevant to East and South China Seas, after G7 opposed provocation in the region, where China is locked in territorial disputes with nations including the Philippines, Vietnam and Japan. In the latest verbal exchange on who controls the vital trade waterways, China said it had not seen the […]