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Yellen Urges G7 Action Against China's Industrial Overcapacity

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington

During a recent G7 finance meeting, former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen expressed her desire for a united front against China's excess industrial capacity. Yellen emphasized the need for a 'wall of opposition' from G7 nations to address the issue effectively.

China's surplus industrial capacity has been a longstanding concern for global economic stability. The country's state-backed industries often produce more goods than the market demands, leading to overproduction and potential distortions in international trade.

Yellen's call for coordinated action among G7 countries reflects growing apprehensions about China's economic practices. By presenting a united front, these nations could exert greater pressure on China to address its excess capacity and promote fairer trade practices.

The G7 finance meeting served as a platform for discussions on various economic challenges facing the global community. Yellen's proposal to confront China's industrial overcapacity underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing complex economic issues.

It remains to be seen how G7 nations will respond to Yellen's call for a 'wall of opposition' to China's excess industrial capacity. The outcome of this initiative could have significant implications for global trade dynamics and economic relations between major economies.

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