China aired its side on Tuesday relative to the strong opposition against provocation in East and South China Seas made by the foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies.

According to China Daily, China, through its foreign ministry, expressed its anger via an official statement.

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"We urge the G7 member states to honor their commitment of not taking sides on issues involving territorial disputes," the country pointed out.

The statement reportedly added that "The G7 should focus on global economic governance and cooperation against the backdrop of weak economic growth rather than hyping up disputes and provoking problems."

South China Sea has been the subject of disputes among countries claiming it. China is said to be claiming almost the entire area, while Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam are trying to get certain parts of it.

Based on available data, about $5 trillion in trade is shipped within the region annually.

While China has emphasized on its claims on South China Sea, it was noted that it is committed to resolve disputes with other countries through talks provided that they will be in accordance with the international law and on historical facts, which accordingly must be respected.

"We urge the G7 member states to fully respect the efforts made by countries in the region, stop making irresponsible remarks and all irresponsible actions, and truly play a constructive role for regional peace and stability," the foreign ministry of China stated.

It can be recalled that on Monday, after a meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, the G7 foreign ministers said that they do not agree with "any intimidating coercive or provocative unilateral actions that could alter the status quo and increase tensions"  in the East and South China Seas.

TagsSouth China Sea, East China Sea, G7