Thursday, February 25, 2016

China Warns That Deploying A U.S. Missile Defense System In South Korea Will Damage Relations



Reuters: China cites concerns on U.S. missile defense system in South Korea

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday underscored his concerns about the long range of a powerful U.S. radar that could be deployed in South Korea along with an advanced missile defense system and said Washington should explain its plans.

Wang told an event hosted by the Center for International and Strategic Studies think tank that China remained committed to working with the United States and other countries to de-nuclearize the Korean peninsula. He said he was optimistic that the United Nations would agree on a resolution criticizing North Korea for its Jan. 6 nuclear test.

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More News On Chinese Warnings That Deploying A U.S. Missile Defense System In South Korea Will Damage Relations

Envoy: US Missile System In South Korea Would Hurt Seoul-Beijing Ties -- AFP
China Warns THAAD Deployment Could Destroy South Korea Ties 'in an Instant' -- The Diplomat
China warns South Korea that deploying THAAD missile system would trigger a Cold War-like arms race -- Business Insider
South Korea dismisses China warning about US missile system -- Press TV

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Frack the Chinese Overlords. If they can't keep their cat's paw, The NORKs, on a short leash, what dd they expect?