August 17th, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference.
Bloomberg reporter asked that U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had instructed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. He mentioned that the high cost of the exercises and his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un were the main reasons for this decision. Question: Does China support the United States in restoring dialogue with North Korea?
We have noticed reports regarding this. Lin Jian stated that maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, and promoting political solutions to peninsula issues, aligns with the common interests of all parties.
Another Reuters journalist asked that Trump ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. What are China's comments on Trump's remarks? Is the US trying to gain influence over North Korea? Would this pose a threat to the relationship between China and North Korea?
I just clarified the stance of China." Lin Jian stated that maintaining the peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, and promoting political solutions to the peninsula's issues, aligns with the common interests of all parties.
