Ministry of Foreign Affairs on China's New Leadership Election: "Efforts to Develop Korea-China Relations Based on Mutual Respect"

Xi Jinping's Third Term Confirmed at Chinese Communist Party Congress on 23rd
Government Considering Sending Celebration Message

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on the 24th that it will "continue efforts to develop a healthier and more mature Korea-China relationship based on mutual respect and the spirit of reciprocity" in relation to the third term of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said regarding the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held from the 16th to the 22nd and the election of the new leadership, "We are watching these matters with interest."

Regarding plans to send a congratulatory message to the new top leadership of the Communist Party of China, the official said, "Since the official announcement from the Chinese side was made on the 23rd, we are currently reviewing the matter."

Earlier, President Xi was re-elected as General Secretary of the Party and Chairman of the Central Military Commission at the first plenary session of the 20th Central Committee held on the 23rd, immediately following the 20th Party Congress.

President Xi is expected to confirm his third term as State President during the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (the Two Sessions) in March next year, thereby fully consolidating control over the Party, government, and military?the 'three powers.'

The government also sent a congratulatory message to the top Chinese leader during the previously held Party Congress.

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