China says the G7's recent statement is slander against China and an interference in China's internal affairs. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian made the remarks in response to a joint statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The statement expressed concerns over China's nuclear arsenal, maritime issues, and the Taiwan question.

WU QIAN Spokesperson, Chinese Defense Ministry "China follows a policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons and a defensive nuclear strategy. We have been maintaining our nuclear arsenal at the minimum level required for national security. On the nuclear issue, the G7 should reflect on its own actions and have no qualification to criticize China. Regarding the East and South China Seas, China is engaging in peaceful dialogue and consultation with relevant countries to resolve disputes. At the same time, we remain steadfast in safeguarding our territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. China firmly opposes interference from external forces and any provocative acts that undermine regional peace and stability. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, and the Taiwan question brooks no foreign interference. The one-China principle is a wide consensus of the international community and a fundamental norm in international relations. Any attempt to separate the island from its motherland will inevitably end in complete failure. We urge the G7 to break away from its Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice, and stop the finger-pointing and preaching at others. This approach won't work on the Chinese military."