[HIGHLIGHTS] She condemned what she described as "defaming her reputation". China says 'strong dissatisfaction' over Group of Seven statement

Beijing expresses "strong dissatisfaction" over a statement published by the Group of Seven criticizing it on the South China Sea and human rights. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman denounced "the Group of seven's insistence on manipulating China-related issues, discrediting and attacking China" The group called on China to "not interfere" in the affairs of its countries and expressed "concerns" on human rights, "especially in Tibet and Xinjiang" The signatories stressed the "importance of peace and stability" in.

the Taiwan Strait, expressing "grave concern" over the situation in the South. China.