China Criticizes G7, Labels It a ‘Political Tool’ for US and Western Supremacy

China has condemned the G7 Leaders’ Communique, accusing the group of using China-related issues to vilify and attack the nation.

In response to media queries, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian criticized the G7’s statements as baseless and biased, viewing them as efforts to maintain US and Western dominance in global affairs.

“The G7 Leaders’ Communique again used China-related issues to vilify and attack China, resorting to the same old false accusations that have no factual, legal, or moral basis and are filled with arrogance, bias, and falsehood,” Lin Jian stated.

China also questioned the G7’s relevance in today’s global context. “The G7 does not represent the world. The seven countries only account for 10 percent of the world’s population; even combined, they contribute less than China to global economic growth,” Lin Jian pointed out, emphasizing what Beijing sees as the group’s declining influence.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson argued that the G7 has “long strayed from its original purpose of coordinating for stability in the global economic environment, and has increasingly become a political tool to perpetuate US and Western supremacy.” He added, “It puts its own rules and decisions above the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law and has lost its ability to represent the world and credibility among the international community.”

Regarding the G7’s stance on global peace and security, Lin Jian accused the group of exacerbating tensions through military maneuvers and regional interventions. “While claiming to safeguard world peace, the G7 keeps drawing lines along differences in ideology and values, forming exclusive groupings and inciting bloc confrontation,” he said, asserting that such actions undermine international order.

China also condemned the G7’s allegations of “Chinese overcapacity” as unjustified and protectionist. “The G7’s ‘Chinese overcapacity’ allegation is unsupported by facts or the laws of economy. It is just an excuse for protectionism,” Lin Jian emphasized, pointing out the detrimental impact on global economic cooperation and climate initiatives.

In contrast, the G7 Summit leaders reaffirmed their dedication to a free and open Indo-Pacific governed by international law. “We reiterate our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, based on the rule of law, which is inclusive, prosperous, and secure, grounded on sovereignty, territorial integrity, peaceful resolution of disputes, fundamental freedoms, and human rights,” the White House said in a statement.

The summit statement stressed that the G7 was not trying to harm China or thwart its economic development but would continue to protect businesses from unfair practices to level the playing field and remedy ongoing harm. “We seek constructive and stable relations with China and recognize the importance of direct and candid engagement to express concerns and manage differences. We act in our national interest. Given China’s role in the international community, cooperation is necessary to address global challenges, and we continue to engage in areas of common interest,” the statement said.

The G7 also called on China to increase efforts to promote international peace and security, tackle climate change, biodiversity, and pollution crises, combat illicit drug trafficking, ensure global macroeconomic stability, support global health security, and address vulnerable countries’ debt sustainability and financing needs.