Chinese Foreign Ministry: "Important Shared Understanding Achieved in Korea-China Leaders' Call"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Eun-byeol] As the leaders of South Korea and China discussed cooperation on COVID-19 prevention measures and Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to South Korea during a phone call the previous day, China stated that the two countries reached an important shared understanding in this conversation.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded this way when asked to comment on the results of the South Korea-China leaders' phone call on the 14th.

Spokesperson Zhao said, "During last night's call, the two leaders exchanged views on bilateral epidemic prevention cooperation and the relationship between the two countries, achieving an important shared understanding," adding, "President Xi attaches great importance to the development of bilateral relations and expressed his hope to strengthen strategic communication with President Moon Jae-in."

He continued, "President Moon also reiterated his invitation for President Xi's visit to South Korea and expressed anticipation," adding, "He hoped to enhance exchanges with China and continue to develop bilateral relations." Spokesperson Zhao also stated, "Both sides highly evaluated each other's epidemic prevention achievements," and assessed that "the two countries have accumulated experiences that are helpful not only for their own epidemic prevention but also for the world."

He further said, "Exchanges at the high-level between the two countries play an important role in bilateral relations," and "If there is any related news, it will be announced at an appropriate time."

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