President Biden planned Saturday to urge allies to publicly call out China over its Uyghur reeducation camps on the second full day of the G-7 summit.
Biden’s effort came as G-7 leaders were expected to unveil an infrastructure proposal during the weekend summit in Cornwall, England, called “Build Back Better for the World.”
The goal was to compete with Beijing economically.
The proposal is part of the U.S. administration’s plan to have democratic world leaders present a united front against China, two senior administration officials who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity told reporters, according to The Associated Press.
Biden’s goal for allies to speak against China in one voice may be difficult as some G-7 leaders have been reluctant to call out the Chinese Communist Party.
The group includes leaders from the U.S., Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan.