Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake

Main Idea: The article argues that President Donald Trump and other G7 leaders may be making a mistake by meeting without China, since China now has huge economic and political power.

Key Points:

• China was excluded when the G7 began in 1975, but the article says its rise has made that exclusion look outdated.
• China’s economy is now larger than most G7 members, and it has major influence through trade, rare minerals, technology, and military strength.
• The G7 still keeps China out because it is not a democracy, and leaders say that shared democratic values matter.
• Some experts say adding China would weaken the G7 and create tension, while others argue the group cannot ignore China’s global role.