China’s Foreign Ministry has harshly criticized the G7’s latest communique, calling it a “cliché filled with arrogance, prejudice, and lies.” Spokesperson Lin Jian accused the group of abandoning its original economic coordination role to instead “perpetuate U.S. and Western supremacy” during a press briefing Monday.
Taiwan Tensions & “Overcapacity” Claims
The G7 statement addressed sensitive issues like cross-strait tensions, alleging Chinese “overcapacity” in industries like green tech. Lin dismissed these claims as “excuses for protectionism,” emphasizing that they harm global climate cooperation. He also condemned G7 members for “arming Taiwan” and sending military assets to the Asia-Pacific, warning such actions “threaten peace.”
Global Backlash or Bloc Politics?
Lin argued the G7, which represents just 10% of the world’s population, has “lost credibility” by pushing ideological divisions and “inciting bloc confrontation.” He urged the group to focus on “dialogue, not confrontation,” adding that politicizing trade “will backfire.”
The sharp exchange highlights rising tensions as geopolitical rivalries reshape global alliances. 🌐💡
