Taiwan: G7 focuses on eastern waters, navigation and dialogue
The G7 statement published on November 11 also focuses on waters east of Taiwan: foreign ministers describe China’s increasingly assertive activities as a threat to regional stability, freedom of navigation and the safety of international shipping.[1]
It is a joint diplomatic position following the November 9–10 Paris meeting, not the announcement of a military operation.[1]
In its November 12 report accessed through Internazionale, Reuters calls it the group’s strongest unified expression of concern so far about those activities.[2]
## What the document says
The ministers reaffirm their opposition to unilateral attempts to change the status quo, particularly through force, coercion or threats to use them.[1]
The same passage encourages a peaceful resolution through dialogue and supports Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations.[1]
The call for dialogue is therefore part of the official text, not an addition by the news report.[1]
## Why eastern waters matter
Reuters explains that Taipei regards the area as critical to supply routes from allies in the event of a blockade or conflict.[2]
The agency attributes to Taiwanese officials the assessment that China’s activities may be preparations for a potential maritime blockade.[2]
That is the cited authorities’ interpretation, not evidence that a blockade is already under way.[2]
## Responses remain opposed
In the browser version of the Reuters report, China’s foreign ministry rejects the statement, accusing it of interference in internal affairs and of smearing China.[2]
The same report says Taiwan’s presidential office welcomed the declaration and said it would continue strengthening self-defence and cooperation with like-minded partners.[2]
These are attributed political reactions, not a settlement of the dispute.[2]
A useful reading separates three levels: the G7’s agreed wording, interpretations of activity at sea and the parties’ responses. This selection does not repeat the Dublin summit covered at midday: it examines the document’s Indo-Pacific content and the reporting published on November 12.
## Sources
[1] https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2026/11/dichiarazione-congiunta-a-seguito-della-riunione-dei-ministri-degli-esteri-del-g7-tenutasi-a-parigi-il-9-e-10-novembre-2026 — G7: dichiarazione congiunta 11 novembre
[2] https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/11/12/g7-foreign-ministers-say-china-s-actions-east-of-taiwan-threaten-stability — Reuters via Internazionale: G7 e Taiwan