China 'strongly condemns' G7 rights criticism

China on Thursday said it "strongly condemns" a closing statement by the Group of Seven nations, which accused Beijing of rights abuses from Xinjiang and Tibet to Hong Kong.

China on Thursday said it "strongly condemns" a closing statement by the Group of Seven nations, which accused Beijing of rights abuses from Xinjiang and Tibet to Hong Kong.

The G7 made "unfounded accusations against China and openly intervened in China's internal affairs," said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin, asserting that "China strongly condemns" the "wanton destruction of the norms of international relations". bur-bys/apj/leg