China's foreign ministry spokesman Mao Ning on Nov. 12 rejected a G7 joint
statement criticizing Beijing's increasingly assertive actions east of Taiwan,
saying China's position on Taiwan is clear, legitimate and aboveboard. Mao
accused the G7 of ignoring facts, interfering in China's internal affairs and
smearing China, describing the group as a Cold War-minded ideological 'small
circle' that does not represent the international community, and urged the G7 to
mind its own affairs and fulfill its responsibilities.
