Internet shut off during G7 session as leaders debate over China: Report

The leaders of Group of Seven (G7) debated how strongly they should respond to China’s growing clout around the world and alleged forced labour practices in the Xinjiang region. According to a CNN report, the G7 leaders aired serious differences over the approach and the disagreements reportedly became so sensitive at one point that all internet was shut off to the room.

“There was some interesting discussion, and a little bit of differentiation of opinion on, not whether this threat is there but on how strong, from an action perspective, I think different G7 members are willing to take things,” CNN quoted the official as saying.