Children in Seoul welcomed President Xi Jinping of China at ceremonies on Thursday. Mr. Xi pledged to create a free-trade agreement with South Korea, with a projected completion this year. Credit Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters
China And South Korea Affirm Antinuclear Goals -- New York Times
SEOUL, South Korea — The leaders of China and South Korea sent a strong message to North Korea on Thursday, saying they were united in their opposition to the development of nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula, though they fell short on how they would pursue that goal.
After a three-hour meeting, China’s president, Xi Jinping, and South Korea’s leader, Park Geun-hye, issued a joint statement that smoothed over the differences in approach that have stalled a more aggressive stance toward the unabated development of nuclear weapons by North Korea, and its leader, Kim Jong-un, China’s ally.
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More News On The Growing Chinese - South Korean Relationship
China, South Korea Agree to Boost Economic Ties -- AP
South Korea Agrees Won-Yuan Trading Link, RQFII Quota With China -- Bloomberg
China snubs North Korea with leader's visit to South Korea -- The Guardian
The Chinese President’s Visit to Seoul Says Much About Shifting Alliances -- Emily Rauhala, Time
With Seoul visit, China leader sends message north -- AP
China's Snub Of North Korea: Does It Matter? -- Matt Schiavenza, IBTimes
Chinese President’s Visit to South Korea Is Seen as Way to Weaken U.S. Alliances -- New York Times
My Comment: The Chinese are taking the long view on what will happen on the Korean peninsula. They know that North Korea's days are numbered .... and one day .... next year, ten years, 100 years .... the two Koreas will be reunited with South Korea being the dominant power in this unified country. Best to make friendships now and position oneself for the day when that finally happens.
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the two Koreas will be reunited with South Korea being the dominant power in this unified country. Website
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