<p>US President Joe Biden's closing remarks at G7 summit in Japan's Hiroshima entailed Washington's 'unwavering support' for Ukraine's war-effort against the Russian offensive as well as addressal of Chinese economic and maritime assertions, especially on Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president said he had assured the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Washington and its allies "will not waver".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Putin will not break our resolve as he thought he could," Biden said.</p>

<h2><strong>Joe Biden at G7: US president says there "would be a response" if China acts against Taiwan</strong></h2>

<p>Asked by a journalist how the United States will manage its relationship with China amid Beijing's maritime belligerence around Taiwan Strait, Biden went back to address the 'silly balloon' episode while referring to the February 2023 incident of an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-spy-balloon-collected-transmitted-intelligence-from-us-military-sites-in-real-time-report-578588">alleged Chinese spy balloon</a> which was seen flying over the US territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Everything changed in terms of talking to one another," Biden said on Washington-Beijing exchanges, adding that he thinks the bilateral relations will "thaw very shortly".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Biden said that the US will continue to put Taiwan "in a position where they can defend themselves", adding that there is a "clear understanding" among the US and its allies that if China acted unilaterally on Taiwan there "would be a response".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president repeated the G7 call to 'de-risk' the relationship with China, in what was also seen as his attempt to dilute the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s concerns over China which he described as "biggest challenge of our age."</p>

<p>"It means protecting a narrow set of advanced technologies critical for our national security," Biden said.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden hails Zelensky's 'flat assurance' on F16s use,&nbsp;$375mn military aid package</strong></h2>

<p>Asked by a journalist how can the US be sure that European nations giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will not escalate the war, Biden hailed Zelensky's "flat assurance".</p>

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<p>The US president said that the Ukrainian leader has assured the US and its allies that the F-16s will not be used to attack Russian geographic territory.</p>

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<p>Earlier in the day, Joe Biden announced a new $375 million package of military aid to Ukraine, and asserted the country's 'unwavering support' to Ukraine. Biden said that the military aid package included ammunition, artillery, armoured vehicles as well as military training.&nbsp;</p>

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US President Joe Biden's closing remarks at G7 summit in Japan's Hiroshima entailed Washington's 'unwavering support' for Ukraine's war-effort against the Russian offensive as well as addressal of Chinese economic and maritime assertions, especially on Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan.

US President Joe Biden's closing remarks at G7 summit in Japan's Hiroshima entailed Washington's 'unwavering support' for Ukraine's war-effort against the Russian offensive as well as addressal of Chinese economic and maritime assertions, especially on Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan. The US president said he had assured the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Washington and its allies "will not waver". "Putin will not break our resolve as he thought he could," Biden said. Joe Biden at G7: US president says there "would be a response" if China acts against Taiwan Asked by a journalist how the United States will manage its relationship with China amid Beijing's maritime belligerence around Taiwan Strait, Biden went back to address the 'silly balloon' episode while referring to the February 2023 incident of an alleged Chinese spy balloon which was seen flying over the US territory. "Everything changed in terms of talking to one another," Biden said on Washington-Beijing exchanges, adding that he thinks the bilateral relations will "thaw very shortly". ALSO READ | Quad Meet: Australia, US, India and Japan take veiled swipe at China Biden said that the US will continue to put Taiwan "in a position where they can defend themselves", adding that there is a "clear understanding" among the US and its allies that if China acted unilaterally on Taiwan there "would be a response". The US president repeated the G7 call to 'de-risk' the relationship with China, in what was also seen as his attempt to dilute the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s concerns over China which he described as "biggest challenge of our age." "It means protecting a narrow set of advanced technologies critical for our national security," Biden said. Biden hails Zelensky's 'flat assurance' on F16s use, $375mn military aid package Asked by a journalist how can the US be sure that European nations giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will not escalate the war, Biden hailed Zelensky's "flat assurance". The US president said that the Ukrainian leader has assured the US and its allies that the F-16s will not be used to attack Russian geographic territory. ALSO WATCH | G7: Biden meets Zelensky amid war in Ukraine × Earlier in the day, Joe Biden announced a new $375 million package of military aid to Ukraine, and asserted the country's 'unwavering support' to Ukraine. Biden said that the military aid package included ammunition, artillery, armoured vehicles as well as military training. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As world leaders arrived for the G7 summit in England, German Chancellor<strong> Angela Merkel </strong>said she would be supporting "value-based multilateralism".</p>

<p>"Another issue will obviously be how to restart the world economy and I am of course happy that the American president is present," the German Chancellor asserted.</p>

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<p>UK PM Boris Johnson along with <strong>President Biden</strong>, French President <strong>Macron</strong>, Angela Merkel, Japanese PM Suga arrived at the picturesque English seaside at&nbsp;Carbis Bay.</p>

<p>British Prime Minister <strong>Boris Johnson</strong> had earlier hailed the "indestructible" relationship with the US during his meeting with President Joe Biden as the two leaders discussed disruption in Northern Ireland due to Brexit.</p>

<p>Both leaders battling the virus at home had started a mass <strong>vaccination</strong> programme with COVID-19 cases in the UK and US showing a downward trend.</p>

<p>As the summit kicked off, PM Johnson said there was a "huge opportunity" for global<strong> pandemic</strong> recovery.</p>

<p>"We need to make sure that when we recover, we level up and we build back better," the British prime minister said.</p>

<p>This is the first in-person summit to take place in nearly two years which was disrupted due to the coronavirus crisis.</p>

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As world leaders arrived for the G7 summit in England, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would be supporting "value-based multilateralism". "Another issue will obviously be how to restart the world economy and I am of course happy that the American president is present," the German Chancellor asserted.

As world leaders arrived for the G7 summit in England, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would be supporting "value-based multilateralism". "Another issue will obviously be how to restart the world economy and I am of course happy that the American president is present," the German Chancellor asserted. Watch: UK PM Boris Johnson along with President Biden, French President Macron, Angela Merkel, Japanese PM Suga arrived at the picturesque English seaside at Carbis Bay. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had earlier hailed the "indestructible" relationship with the US during his meeting with President Joe Biden as the two leaders discussed disruption in Northern Ireland due to Brexit. Both leaders battling the virus at home had started a mass vaccination programme with COVID-19 cases in the UK and US showing a downward trend. As the summit kicked off, PM Johnson said there was a "huge opportunity" for global pandemic recovery. "We need to make sure that when we recover, we level up and we build back better," the British prime minister said. This is the first in-person summit to take place in nearly two years which was disrupted due to the coronavirus crisis. (With inputs from Agencies)

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