The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the issue of "Sade": South Korea cannot "new officials ignore the old account"

On July 27, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zhao Lijian, presided over a regular press conference.

A reporter asked questions that in the hearing of the South Korean Congress, Park Zhen, a South Korean foreign minister, said that China has a long history of exchanges with South Korea. , South Korea's "three nos" policies around the "Sade" issue are not the commitment to the Chinese side or the agreement reached by both parties, but the own position stated by the South Korean side. This matter is related to South Korea's national security and sovereignty, and the Korean side should be judged by the South Korean side, and it is difficult to accept that the Chinese side requests the South Korean side to fulfill its commitments. Facing the threat of the North Korean nuclear, China should no longer advocate the "three no" policies, but should play a constructive role in achieving NPCON. What is China's comment?

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Zhao Lijian said that China opposes the deployment of the United States in South Korea's deployment of "Sad". The solemn statement of the Korean side on the issue of "Sade" in 2017 was still in the ears, and it also played a key role in enhancing mutual trust and deepening cooperation between the two countries. The new official must not ignore the old account. For major sensitive issues involving neighboring countries, the Korean side should continue to act carefully and seek fundamental solutions.

Zhao Lijian said that in the past 30 years of China and South Korea's establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between the two countries has developed rapidly, which not only benefits the people of the two countries, but also promotes the peacefulness and development of regions. The results of the 30 years of cooperation are worthy of cherish between the two parties, and the two parties need to continue to advance on this basis. When Wang Yi's State Councilor and Foreign Minister met with the new foreign ministers in South Korea not long ago, he quoted a ancient training of Confucius: "People are not faithful, I do not know what they can." This is even more state -to -country. What I want to point out here is that no matter which party is governing or internal political needs, its foreign policies should maintain basic continuity and stability. This is both respecting history and respecting yourself, but also the proper way of dealing between neighbors.

Zhao Lijian said that China has always advocated solving the problem of the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and negotiation. Over the years, it has made unremitting efforts to realize the nuclearization of the peninsula and the establishment of a permanent peace mechanism for the Peninsula, and maintains the overall peace and stability of the peninsula. China will continue to play a constructive role in a responsible attitude.

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