China "Will Play a Constructive Role in Resolving the Korean Peninsula Issue"

Zhao Lijian, Spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo by Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed its position that it will play a constructive role in resolving the Korean Peninsula issue.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated at the regular briefing on the 18th, "China values the recent rare opportunity for dialogue," and added, "We will face the relevant countries, manage conflicts together, actively promote dialogue and contact, and safeguard peace and stability in the region."

On the same day, Secretary Blinken said in Seoul after the '2+2 meeting' involving the foreign and defense ministers of South Korea and the United States, "China can play a very important role in persuading North Korea to denuclearize."

Spokesperson Zhao further stated, "In accordance with the principle of 'Ssang-gwe Byeongjin' (雙軌竝進, the parallel advancement of the denuclearization process and the North Korea-US peace agreement negotiations), we will firmly promote the political resolution process of the Korean Peninsula issue."

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