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The spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs answered questions from reporters on issues related to China South Korea relations
On June 9th, after the routine press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a reporter asked: Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming met with Lee Jae ming, the leader of South Korea's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea, on June 8th to express his views on China South Korea relations, emphasizing that the current difficulties in China South Korea relations do not lie with China. Ambassador Xing Haiming's remarks have attracted public attention in South Korea, and the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concerns to China regarding this matter. What is China's comment on this?
Wang Wenbin: Currently, China South Korea relations are facing difficulties and challenges, and the responsibility does not lie with China. Ambassador Xing Haiming has extensive contact with the South Korean government, political parties, and various sectors of society to exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern, and to introduce China's position and concerns, which is his responsibility. I hope that the relevant parties in South Korea can have a correct view and focus on how to face the problem and achieve stability and development of China South Korea relations.
According to reports, officials from the South Korean Presidential Office clarified on the 7th that the content of the "four impossibilities" policy communicated by Chinese Foreign Ministry officials during their visit to South Korea is completely untrue, and there has been no dialogue or dialogue between South Korea and China. The South Korean government can continue to negotiate with China on the North Korean issue, and China has never used the THAAD or national security issues as a condition for dialogue with the South Korean side. What is the spokesperson's comment on this?
Wang Wenbin: Currently, China South Korea relations are facing difficulties and challenges, and the responsibility does not lie with China. In the recent diplomatic consultations at the ministerial level between China and South Korea, China clearly and clearly expressed its position and concerns, and the South Korean side is aware of this. The South Korean side should have a profound understanding of the problem and take it seriously, work together with the Chinese side to make positive efforts to promote the healthy and stable development of China South Korea relations.
What is the spokesperson's comment on this?
The joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea in 1992 clearly stipulates that "the Government of the Republic of Korea recognizes the Government of the People's Republic of China as the only legitimate government of China, and respects China's position that there is only one China and Taiwan is a part of China". The South Korean side should effectively abide by the spirit of the joint communiqu é on the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea, adhere to the One China principle, and handle Taiwan related issues with caution.
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Ambassador Xing Haiming Meets with Lee Jae ming, Leader of the South Korean Democratic Party
On June 8th, Ambassador Xing Haiming met with Lee Jae ming, the leader of the South Korean Democratic Party.
On June 8th, Ambassador Xing Haiming met with Lee Jae ming, the leader of the South Korean Democratic Party, at his official residence. Li Zaiming stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and China 31 years ago, the two peoples have respected and trusted each other, and both sides have established a strategic partnership of cooperation, making tremendous contributions to the development and prosperity of Northeast Asia. The recent complex evolution of the international situation has had an impact on South Korea China relations. The decline in public opinion and mutual trust between the two countries is worrying, and both sides should work together to change this situation. We hope that both sides can further deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields such as economy, trade, culture, and tourism. The Common Democratic Party is willing to continue working hard to promote the development of South Korea China relations.
On June 8th, Ambassador Xing Haiming met with Lee Jae ming, the leader of the South Korean Democratic Party. Xing Haiming stated that China and South Korea are neighbors and inseparable partners that cannot be moved away. 31 years ago, both sides broke the ice of the Cold War, established diplomatic relations, and achieved fruitful results in promoting cooperation in various fields between the two countries.Welcome South Korean companies to strengthen their confidence in cooperation with China, adapt to changes in the Chinese market and industrial structure, and continue to share the dividends of China's economic growth. The Common Democratic Party attaches great importance to its relationship with China and actively promotes mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in the long term. Under the current situation, we hope that your party and its leader will continue to show concern and support for China South Korea relations, and play a positive role in enhancing South Korean society's correct understanding of China and promoting the healthy and stable development of China South Korea relations.
Both sides also exchanged views on the Korean Peninsula issue, Japan's Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge, and the international and regional situation. Ambassador Fang Kun of the Embassy and members of the Congress of the Democratic Party, Quan Qisheng and Qian Junhao, were present.
