Diplomatic Circles

G7 can’t accept unilateral attempts to alter ‘very shaky’ international order, says Japanese envoy

'We see a lot of unilateral attempts by China to change the status quo in the South China Sea or East China Sea,' says Japanese ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi, noting Beijing will be a topic of discussion for the G7.

Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi and Japan are marking 95 years of diplomatic relations with Canada this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NEIL MOSS

January 11, 2023

As Japan takes over the G7 presidency, its ambassador in Canada says the Group of Seven needs to ensure the international order isn’t disrupted by rogue states.

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