Hua Chunying, spokeswoman of China's Foreign Ministry, speaks at a regular news conference in Beijing, China, January 6, 2016. REUTERS/JASON LEE/FILES
Bloomberg: G-7 Warning on South China Sea Tensions Draw China Ire
* G-7 statement calls for peaceful resolution to disputes
* Declaration does not mention China by name on frictions
Group of Seven leaders delivered a warning over maritime tensions in Asia, standing by language set out by their foreign ministers that prompted swift criticism from China.
While the section of the communique from the G-7 summit in central Japan related to territorial issues did not cite China by name, the reference to the disputed South China Sea was clearly aimed at the country. None of the G-7 member nations is a claimant to the waters, through which some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes run.
During their meeting the leaders acknowledged they could expect a firm response from China, but resolved to present a united response as a signal to nations that selectively adhere to international law, according to a G-7 official briefed on the discussions who asked not to be identified, citing official policy.
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