G7 defense chiefs oppose status quo change in East, South China seas

The Group of Seven defense chiefs on Saturday expressed their opposition to "any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion" in the East and South China seas, where Chinese maritime assertiveness has been increasing.In a joint statement issued after the G7's first-ever defense ministerial meeting, which took place in the southern Italian city of Naples, the participants also reiterated their "unwavering" support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's illegal war of aggression.As for the situation in the Middle East, the ministers said they are united in supporting …READ FULL ARTICLE