Tuesday, April 12, 2016

China Reacts With Anger At G7 Statement On East And South China Sea Disputes



Xinhua: China voices dissatisfaction with G7 foreign ministers' statement on sea disputes

BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday expressed strong dissatisfaction after foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) issued a statement that touched upon disputes in the East and South China Seas.

"We urge the G7 member states to honor their commitment of not taking sides on issues involving territorial disputes," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said in response to the statement issued by the foreign ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States on Monday after they convened in the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

Lu said as recovery of the world economy remains weak, the G7 bloc should have focused on global economic governance and cooperation rather than hyping up the disputes.

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WNU Editor: China is blaming Japan for this G7 communique .... Commentary: Japan's attempt to hijack G7 with South China Sea issue is self-deprecating (Xinhua).

More News On China's Reaction To The G7 Statement On East And South China Sea Disputes

China expresses anger at G7 statement on East, South China Seas -- Reuters
G7 foreign ministers oppose provocation in East and South China Seas -- Reuters
G7 diplomats issue warning over South China Sea -- DW
G-7 Ministers Issue Joint Statement on Maritime Disputes -- VOA
G7 Foreign Ministers Seek Calm In South China Sea -- IBTimes
G7 countries express concern about China's maritime ambitions -- GMA

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