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China hit again on Monday after G7 leaders warned Beijing to cease sending weapons elements to Russia, saying their end-of-summit assertion was “stuffed with vanity, prejudice and lies”.
When Group of Seven leaders met final week in Italy, souring commerce relations with Beijing in addition to tensions over Ukraine and the South China Sea have been a spotlight of their discussions.
The assertion launched on the finish of the summit mentioned China was sending dual-use supplies to Russia which have been serving to Moscow’s warfare in Ukraine.
Utilizing stronger language than ultimately yr’s summit, the G7 assertion additionally criticised China’s “militarisation, and coercive and intimidation actions” within the South China Sea.
On Monday China’s international ministry spokesman Lin Jian mentioned the assertion had “slandered and attacked China”.
It had “rehashed cliches that haven’t any factual foundation, no authorized foundation, and no ethical justification, and are stuffed with vanity, prejudice and lies,” he mentioned at an everyday press briefing.
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