LONDON (AP) — Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy industrialized nations have accused China of human rights abuses and economic bullying. But at a meeting in London they offered little concrete action to deal with Beijing’s increasing assertiveness. The U.K., the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan said they were “deeply concerned” by Beijing’s treatment of the Uyghur Muslim population and other minorities. They called on China to stick to international trade rules and “respect human rights and fundamental freedoms.” The G-7 ministers also called for “affordable and equitable global access” to coronavirus vaccines and treatments, though rich countries have so far been reluctant to share their vaccine stocks.
