Yellen urges G-7 to help poorer nations counter China, Russia threats

Japanese finance minister says he will listen to like-minded countries outside of the rich group

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a press conference at the G-7 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Niigata, Japan on May 11. (Photo by Tomoki Mera) 

SAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writer

NIIGATA, Japan -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on the Group of Seven rich democracies to build economic resilience to help developing nations counter the threat of nondemocratic states like China and Russia.

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