The Group of Seven (G-7) foreign ministers on Dec. 12 expressed concern over China’s “coercive economic policies” and the challenges posed by the Chinese regime in the East and South China Seas, as well as the human rights violations linked to Beijing, in their first meeting with ASEAN nations. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who chaired the meetings, said discussions on China covered “a range of issues and challenges,” including human rights issues in Hong Kong, where China is accused of oppressing democratic freedom, and Xinjiang, where it is accused of targeting the Uyghur ethnic minority. In a statement, Truss said the ministers also spoke of “the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,” and the issues in the South China Sea, such as those related to “the land reclamations, activities, serious incidents in the area” which may undermine peace and stability in the region. The G-7, which …