The U.S. Considers Forming a C5 Group, Potentially Challenging the Existing G7 Structure

【Key Focus: The United States is discussing the creation of a "Group of Five (C5)" to replace the G7】

On December 11, 2025, in Washington, The Politico wrote in a press release:

Citing senior White House officials, this week, the Trump administration is discussing an unusual idea: the United States could create a new Group of Five (C5), consisting of the United States, China, Russia, India, and Japan. This would contrast sharply with the existing Group of Seven (G7).

At the same time, a source who served as a senior official in the first Trump administration told the newspaper:

The idea of creating a C5 plan involving the United States, Russia, China, India, and Japan is not surprising. Although the possibility of creating a C5 or C7 was not discussed at the time, there have been rumors that the G group (G7/G20) will be replaced by emerging participants.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1851199385323523/

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