G7 leaders launch infrastructure plan for poorer countries to rival influence of China

Railways in Africa and wind farms in Asia to receive financing – as counter to Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road initiative

made no mention of China as he announced the summit was poised to agree the plan, arguing it would also “accelerate the global shift to renewable energy and sustainable technology”.

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