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[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] The Chinese government has officially announced its support for the Korean War end-of-war declaration. As China, a signatory to the armistice agreement, expressed support for the end-of-war declaration being pursued by South Korea and the United States, attention is expected to focus on whether North Korea will participate in the future.

Seo Hoon, Director of the National Security Office at the Blue House (left), and Yang Jiechi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China in charge of foreign affairs, held talks on the 2nd in Tianjin, China. Photo by Tianjin Joint Press Corps

According to a press release from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in China (hereinafter the Embassy) on the 3rd, during a high-level meeting between Suh Hoon, Director of the National Security Office of the Blue House, and Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China in charge of foreign affairs, Yang expressed support for the promotion of the Korean War end-of-war declaration.

Yang stated at the meeting, "We consistently support the South Korean government's efforts to improve inter-Korean relations," and added, "The end-of-war declaration will contribute to consolidating peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula."

He further emphasized, "China will also continue to make efforts for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula," according to the Embassy.

The two sides also agreed on the importance of dialogue and diplomatic efforts with North Korea for the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the establishment of lasting peace, and the Embassy stated that both countries decided to further strengthen strategic communication and cooperation to this end. The Embassy added that both countries formed a consensus that dialogue with North Korea is necessary for the stable management of the situation on the Korean Peninsula and that efforts should be made to resume talks.

The Embassy emphasized that while listening to China's explanation regarding communication between the U.S. and China, a consensus was formed that the stable development of U.S.-China relations is important not only for Northeast Asia but also for world peace and prosperity.

Both countries evaluated the meeting as very beneficial and successful in enhancing strategic communication at the high-level between Korea and China, and exchanged opinions on continuing close communication and cooperation through both face-to-face and non-face-to-face consultations in the future.

Regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to South Korea, the two sides agreed to promote President Xi's visit once the COVID-19 situation stabilizes and all conditions are met. They also agreed to pursue necessary communication between the leaders even before President Xi's visit.

However, considering the spread of variant viruses such as Omicron, it seems unlikely that President Xi's visit will take place in the near future. Therefore, the possibility of a video summit between the Korean and Chinese leaders in early next year appears to be high.

This visit by Director Suh to China was made at the invitation of Yang Jiechi. Director Suh and Yang met in Busan last August and held talks on bilateral issues.

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