Regarding the Korean government’s summoning of the Chinese ambassador to South Korea to protest against a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson who criticized President Yoon Seok-yeol’s foreign media interview, China strongly protested, saying, “Strict negotiations have been raised.”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular briefing today, “Regarding South Korea’s misleading remarks on the Taiwan issue, China has already filed stern negotiations with the South Korean side in Beijing and Seoul.”
China uses the expression “severe negotiations have been raised” when protesting through diplomatic channels on a specific issue.
“We fully explained China’s position and emphasized that the principle of ‘one China’ is the foundation of China-ROK relations,” Wang said, adding, “We requested that the spirit of China-ROK diplomatic ties be maintained and the Taiwan issue be handled carefully in words and actions.” .
Spokesperson Wang also stressed that “China defends our sovereignty and territorial integrity, is just, reasonable and steadfast,” and then ″South Korea faithfully upholds the principle of “one China” and works together with China to ensure that China-ROK relations are sound and sound. We hope to safeguard the stable development.”
Previously, in an interview with Reuters, President Yoon said about the tension in the Taiwan Strait, “This tension is caused by attempts to change the status quo by force, and we, along with the international community, absolutely oppose changing the status quo by force.” .
In response, Spokesman Wang responded harshly in a briefing, saying, “It is the Chinese people’s job to solve the Taiwan issue.”
In response, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jang Ho-jin summoned Chinese Ambassador to Korea Xing Haiming to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building last night to strongly protest.
