China rejects G-7 criticism on human rights

European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell leaves the G7 foreign ministers meeting in London, Britain May 5, 2021.- Reuters

BEIJING, May 6 (AP): China’s government on Thursday rejected criticism of its human rights and economic record by foreign ministers of the Group of Seven major economies and accused them of meddling in its affairs.

The Foreign Ministry also rejected an appeal by the G-7 diplomats for Taiwan, the island democracy Beijing claims as part of its territory, to be allowed to participate in the World Health Organization.