ⓒ JoongAng Ilbo / JoongAng Ilbo Japanese version2022.09.17 10:01
Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), who ranks third in the Chinese Communist Party’s hierarchy, said on the 16th, “At a new starting point to improve the past and open the future, China will build on the experience of the past 30 years with South Korea. “We will seize the big trend in the future, deepen friendly relations, and promote stable and long-term China-South Korea relations,” he said.
On the same day, Chairman Yu met with Speaker of the National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, and made the opening remarks, saying, “The leaders of the two countries sent congratulatory letters to each other before and following the anniversary of diplomatic relations the other day. He suggested a direction for future development,” he said. We hope to inject new impetus into the development of China-South Korea relations.”
Chairman Li said, “China and South Korea are close neighbors and partners for mutual cooperation.” We have entered an era of 10 million exchanges,” he said.
“We have maintained close communication and coordination in international and regional issues,” he said, adding that “China-ROK relations have developed comprehensively and rapidly, which will bring substantial benefits to both sides and contribute to regional peace and prosperity.” made an important contribution to the
“The reason why China-South Korea relations have achieved such brilliant results is because the two sides have adhered to mutual respect, mutual trust, mutually beneficial openness and tolerance from a long-term perspective,” Xi said. .
Chairman Kim said, “It is the first time in seven years for a permanent chairman of the National People’s Congress to visit South Korea on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, which is very meaningful.” I hope that they will discuss the issue openly.”
“The status and power of South Korea and China, as well as the expectations of the international community, have risen to levels that cannot be compared to what they were 30 years ago. It is hoped that the ROK and China, which are long-standing partners, will enhance mutual understanding and further deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in the changing international situation, and that close exchanges and communication between the parliaments of the two countries will continue in the process. I hope,” he said.
