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China’s Foreign Minister emphasizes “strategic independent diplomacy” with South Korea and rejects third-party influence

▲ Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin (equivalent to a ministry) of South Korea and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi of China / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized to South Korea “strategic independent diplomacy” and insisted that “the relationship between the two countries should not be influenced by a third party.” Minister Wang Yi’s remarks appear to indicate dissatisfaction with the trend toward strengthening trilateral cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan.

When Minister Wang Yi had a telephone talk with Park Jin, Minister of Foreign Affairs (equivalent to a ministry, the same shall apply hereinafter) of South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 31st of last month, he said, “China’s policy toward South Korea maintains continuity and stability. “There is an endogenous dynamic and inevitable logic in the development of bilateral relations, and it is influenced by third parties.”

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▲ Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin (equivalent to a ministry) of South Korea and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi of China / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized to South Korea “strategic independent diplomacy” and insisted that “the relationship between the two countries should not be influenced by a third party.” Minister Wang Yi’s remarks appear to indicate dissatisfaction with the trend toward strengthening trilateral cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan.

When Minister Wang Yi had a telephone talk with Park Jin, Minister of Foreign Affairs (equivalent to a ministry, the same shall apply hereinafter) of South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 31st of last month, he said, “China’s policy toward South Korea maintains continuity and stability. “There is an endogenous dynamic and inevitable logic in the development of bilateral relations, which should not be influenced by third parties,” he said. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. Wang Yi said, “South Korea will strengthen its strategic autonomy, prevent all kinds of de-globalization operations and decoupling (separation of supply chains), deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields between the two countries, and make the people of the two countries more happy.” I hope to do it, ”he said.

Wang Yi said that China and South Korea should adhere to the original intention of diplomatic relations, adhere to the correct direction of friendship and cooperation, and continuously enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples. “We must not draw ideological boundaries, promote stable and advanced bilateral relations, and usher in 30 years of sustainable, strong and close cooperation,” he said. Wang Yi did not name any specific countries, but the “third party” and “external factors” are believed to refer to the United States and Japan.

In response, Park said, “South Korea hopes to work with China to promote close visits, dialogue and communication between high-level officials, strengthen people-to-people exchanges, improve mutual understanding, and actively promote healthy and mature South Korea-China relations.” There is,” he said.

Reporter Kim Min Seo

Chosun Ilbo / Chosun Ilbo Japanese version

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2023-09-02 02:34:00

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