Thursday, August 24, 2017

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: China’s Xi pledges to address differences with South Korea



Chinese president Xi Jinping pledged to make concerted efforts with South Korean leader Moon Jae-in to address differences between the two nations, according to reports.

Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message sent to President Moon on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of China-SK ties as development of their relations made a positive outlook to regional peace and development.

South Korea and the United States agreed to deploy the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system in response to threats from North Korea. However the installation angered China, which says its powerful radar will eb able to look deep into its territory and undermine regional security.

China has pressed South Korean businesses through boycotts and bans, such as ending Chinese group tours to South Korea and closing most of South Korean conglomerate Lotte Group’s Lotte Mart retail stores in China.

Source: Reuters

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