China Says G7 Statement ‘Full of Arrogance, Prejudice and Lies’

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian. Ichiro Ohara / Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP

China hit back on Monday after G7 leaders warned Beijing to stop sending weapons components to Russia, saying their end-of-summit statement was “full of arrogance, prejudice and lies”.

When Group of Seven leaders met last week in Italy, souring trade relations with China as well as tensions over Ukraine and the South China Sea were a focus of their discussions.

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