G7 Leaders Reaffirm Opposition to Coercion in Taiwan Strait at Évian Summit

G7 leaders, meeting in Évian, France, issued a geopolitical statement on June 17, 2026 reaffirming opposition to 'any unilateral attempts to change the status quo, in particular by force or coercion, in the East and South China seas and across the Taiwan Strait, which should only be resolved peacefully through dialogue.' The statement did not name China directly but referenced the maritime regions where Beijing has expanded pressure. It marks the sixth consecutive year since 2021 that a G7 summit statement has underscored Taiwan Strait peace and stability. Taiwan's Presidential Office publicly thanked the G7 on June 18 for the statement, and Taipei Times ran a supportive editorial urging Taiwan to demonstrate its own resolve in response.