Chinese FM Wang Yi held a strategic dialogue with ROK National Security Office Director Wi Sung-lac in Seoul. Wang noted that #China# is the #ROK’s# largest neighbor and an important force for peace in the international community. China has never initiated or participated in any war, and has always played a constructive role in promoting the peaceful resolution of international and regional disputes. It is hoped that the ROK will achieve genuine strategic autonomy, refrain from bloc confrontation and taking sides, and develop relations with major countries, including China and the US, in parallel without conflict. Wang stressed that it is necessary to remain highly vigilant against the rhetoric and actions of Japan’s right-wing forces that seek to turn back the wheel of history, and that the resurgence of Japanese militarism must never be allowed. On the Korean Peninsula situation, Wang said the fundamental way to ease tensions is to address the root causes and push for the US to abandon its hostile policy toward the DPRK. He called on all parties to do more to facilitate the resumption of dialogue and restoration of mutual trust. 🔗