China Denounces G7 Criticism on Maritime Security and Taiwan Policies

Beijing accuses G7 nations of arrogance and interference after joint statement condemns its actions in disputed waters and the Taiwan Strait.

The G7 issued a statement condemning China's actions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, citing concerns over regional stability and security.
China responded with unusually harsh language, accusing the G7 of arrogance, prejudice, and malicious intentions to attack and suppress China.
The G7 reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing its importance to international security and prosperity.
China dismissed the accusations, defending its claims to the South China Sea and Taiwan as non-negotiable, and criticized the G7 for interfering in its internal affairs.
Recent Chinese military activities, including live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea and the expansion of its naval capabilities, were not directly addressed in the G7 statement.