China derails consensus on communiqué after US-hosted G20
- Posted on September 1, 2026
- By Financial Times
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China has blocked consensus on the G20 communiqué during the US-hosted summit, objecting to provisions targeting non-market economic practices. Beijing's resistance centers on language designed to address trade imbalances through market-oriented reforms. This disagreement highlights ongoing tensions between major economies over trade policy frameworks and market access, complicating efforts to forge unified positions on global economic governance and international commercial practices.
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