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The following is the gist of a joint statement released Friday on the second day of the three-day summit of the Group of Seven industrialized nations in Fasano, southern Italy. The G7: — strongly opposes any unilateral attempt to change status quo by force or coercion in East, South China seas. — reaffirms peace and stability across Taiwan Strait are indispensable to international security and prosperity. — expresses serious concern about China’s increasing use of dangerous maneuvers and water cannons against Philippine ships. — voices concern about China’s nonmarket policies and practices…

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