North Korea Reaffirms 'One China Support' Ahead of South Korea-China Foreign Ministers Meeting

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] On the 15th, the day of the South Korea-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting, North Korea opposed the U.S. support for Taiwan and reaffirmed its stance supporting the Chinese government's 'One China' principle.

On the 15th, the Korean Central News Agency published an article titled "Challenge to the One China Principle" authored by international affairs commentator Kim Myung-chul, stating, "China is currently taking a strong stance against the U.S. provocations aimed at permanent division of the country," and added, "The position of the Chinese Party and government to firmly oppose the external forces' attempt to fabricate two Chinas and to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity is fully supported by our people."

It continued, "The U.S. is threatening China's sovereignty and territorial integrity by interfering in the Taiwan issue," and claimed, "The U.S. intention is to use this as a means to pressure China, suppress China's growth, divide and destabilize the country, and ultimately to eradicate the socialist system."

Referring to the U.S. guidelines encouraging exchanges with Taiwanese officials from April to August and the public announcement of Taiwan President's invitation to an international conference, it criticized, "The U.S. is scheming to form an international pressure framework against China by involving allies including Japan, South Korea, and Europe in the Taiwan issue."

Furthermore, it stated, "The U.S. is persistently increasing its military forces on the Korean Peninsula and its surroundings to perpetuate the division of our nation and territory and to destroy regional peace and stability," emphasizing, "The Korean people reject the U.S. interference in internal affairs and division schemes and will always stand with the Chinese people in defending the socialist cause."

In diplomatic circles, there is an analysis that North Korea reaffirmed its support for China's policy through this commentary on the day it held talks with Wang Yi, China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister, and South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong.

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