New Chinese Ambassador to Korea Sing Haiming Supports Korean Residents' Return "Closely Communicating and Cooperating with Korean Side"

Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Korea, Xing Haiming, is arriving through Incheon International Airport on the 30th. / Yeongjongdo - Photo by Kim Hyunmin kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 31st, Cho Se-young, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Xing Haiming, the newly appointed Ambassador of China to Korea, who submitted a copy of his credentials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, and exchanged views on the response to the novel coronavirus infection and Korea-China relations.

Vice Minister Cho expressed condolences to the victims of the novel coronavirus in China and said, "I hope this situation will be resolved quickly and smoothly," adding, "Our government will also provide necessary cooperation and support." In response, Ambassador Xing introduced the current status of the Chinese government's response to the novel coronavirus, including the Chinese leadership, and expressed gratitude for the support from the Korean side.

Following this, Vice Minister Cho expressed appreciation for China's cooperation regarding the repatriation support of Korean residents in Wuhan and requested continued cooperation in protecting Korean nationals in China. Ambassador Xing replied that he would communicate and cooperate closely with the Korean side.

Furthermore, Vice Minister Cho and Ambassador Xing exchanged views on the current status and future prospects of Korea-China relations. Vice Minister Cho welcomed Ambassador Xing's appointment and said, "I hope Korea-China relations will develop further during your tenure." Ambassador Xing expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and responded that he would cooperate closely with the Korean side for the development of Korea-China relations.

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