China Rebukes G7 Taiwan Statement, Calls 7-Nation Bloc to Focus on Its Own Business
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Updated · Global Times · Nov 12
China Rebukes G7 Taiwan Statement, Calls 7-Nation Bloc to Focus on Its Own Business
2 articles · Updated · Global Times · Nov 12
Summary
Mao Ning said Thursday the G7 foreign ministers' declaration on Taiwan "disregards facts," interferes in China's internal affairs and maliciously smears China.
The rebuke followed a joint statement issued after the G7's Nov. 9-10 Paris meeting that criticized China's activities east of Taiwan and backed Taiwan's "meaningful participation" in international organizations.
Reuters described the declaration as the G7's strongest unified expression of concern so far over Chinese activities off Taiwan's east coast, where Beijing says it is operating within its sovereign rights and jurisdiction.
Taiwan's DPP authorities welcomed the G7 statement, while a Beijing-based scholar said G7 members are using the Taiwan issue to serve separate strategic aims and build a common adversary in China.