Beijing dismisses G7's remarks

Nation 'clear and consistent' on regional sea issues, is 'strongly dissatisfied' with summit statement

Beijing expressed strong disapproval with the G7 Summit statement's comments on the East and South China seas, and it has asked the group to "stop making irresponsible remarks".

Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang expressed dissatisfaction with the leaders' statement, which said they "remain concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas". The two-day summit in southern Italy ended on Saturday.