G7 Concerned Over China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

G7 foreign ministers have expressed deep concern over China's recent military exercises around Taiwan, highlighting the risks to regional and global security and opposing unilateral actions that threaten peace. In response, the Chinese Embassy criticized these remarks as interference in China's internal affairs, justifying the drills as necessary to combat 'Taiwan independence' forces. Meanwhile, Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu led a delegation to the US for secret talks on security and economic cooperation. These discussions were conducted through a special diplomatic channel to avoid provoking Beijing, as the US and Taiwan seek to stabilize trade and deepen strategic ties amid escalating tensions with China.