International relationsTrump's G-7 expansion falls flat on reluctance to exclude China
Moscow uneager to alienate Beijing; members cool on Russia re-entry
U.S. President Donald Trump described the group as “outdated” while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One on May 30. © Reuters
YUICHI SHIGA, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion the Group of Seven be expanded to include such countries as Russia, Australia, India and South Korea has met a chilly reception from countries, some of whom do not appear keen to have even frostier relations with China.