G7 countries meddle in their own affairs and distort facts — Chinese Embassy in the USA

With their joint statement, the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries interfere in their own affairs and at the same time distort the facts. Commenting on the reaction of the "seven" states to the exercises of the Chinese army around Taiwan, the press secretary of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, Liu, told TASS. Pengyu.

"The statement against China is a distortion of facts and truth and interference in China's internal affairs. China condemns and opposes this," the diplomat said.

He called the past exercises of the Chinese army a severe punishment for aggressive provocation by the authorities of the head of the Taiwanese administration. Li Qingde, "who seeks Taiwan independence."

"This is a stern warning to the separatist forces advocating "Taiwan independence", deliberately undermining peace in the Taiwan Strait, as well as a responsible step to protect national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity," Liu Pengyu further said.

He stressed that Taiwan is an integral part of China.

"As long as provocations in favor of "Taiwan independence" continue, we will continue to punish for "Taiwan independence." We will continue to strive for peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and maximum efforts, but we will never allow anyone or any force to separate Taiwan from China in any form. We will take all necessary measures to firmly protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity," the diplomat concluded.

Earlier, the foreign ministers of the G7 countries expressed collective concern about the exercises of the Chinese army around Taiwan, making a joint statement condemning the PRC in this regard.

The maneuvers took place on April 1 and 2. In their course, long—range guns were fired with strikes on simulated targets - seaports and energy infrastructure. The aircraft carrier Shandong was involved in the exercises.