A summit meeting of the heads of state and government of the seven most important industrialized democracies has been taking place in the Japanese city since Friday.
Situation in the South China Sea, human rights issue, allegations of interference or even neutrality in the conflict in Ukraine… The G7 countries gathered in Hiroshima, Japan, sent Beijing a series of allegations, which are detailed in a press release. In response, on Saturday, May 20, China expressed its “strong dissatisfaction” after the release of this text, which is the result of negotiations between countries with a stronger position amid rising tensions with China, such as the United States , may be. and others who, like the Europeans, insist on avoiding any “confrontation” with Beijing.
“The G7 continues to manipulate, discredit and attack China-related issues,” a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said in a statement. The text announces Beijing’s intention to “lodge an official protest to Japan, the summit’s host country, as well as other relevant parties.”
Concerns about the situation in Taiwan
The G7 statement, which includes Canada, France, the US, Germany, Italy, Japan and the UK, calls on China not to engage in meddling activities in its member countries and expresses its “concerns” over human rights “particularly in Tibet and China” expressed Xinjiang”. Regarding the war in Ukraine, the G7 also called on Beijing, Moscow’s close economic and diplomatic partner, which has so far maintained a neutral position, to “put pressure on Russia to end its aggression”.
The signatories conclude by emphasizing “the importance of peace and stability on both sides of the Taiwan Strait” and saying they are “deeply concerned” about the situation in the South China Sea, indirectly accusing Beijing of “coercion”.
In response to the Taiwan case, Chinese diplomacy particularly criticized the G7 countries for stigmatizing Beijing and not showing clear opposition to the Taiwan independence movement. “The G7 are trumpeting that they want to move towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous world. But in reality, it hinders world peace, harms regional stability and stunts the development of other countries,” the door continued. – Chinese speech in the press release.