China advises US to change 'hostile' policy towards Pyongyang
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi suggests that the US should reconsider its stance towards North Korea ahead of a possible summit between the two countries.
Seúl, 20 ago (EFE).- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the United States to change its "traditional policy of hostility" towards North Korea, in the context of a possible summit between the leaders of the two countries.
Wang made the statement after meeting with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, in Seúl. He emphasized that the decision to change the policy towards North Korea is ultimately up to Pyongyang and Washington.
"Es un asunto que deben decidir Corea del Norte y Estados Unidos. En particular, Estados Unidos debe cambiar su tradicional política hostil hacia Corea del Norte", aseguró Wang a la prensa.
Wang's comments come as the US and North Korea are reportedly considering a summit in the near future. The meeting would be the first between the two countries in several years.
In a separate development, Wang also mentioned the possibility of a summit between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping in November, on the sidelines of the APEC meeting in Shenzhen.
The South Korean Foreign Ministry released a statement detailing the discussions between Wang and Cho, which included the situation in the Korean peninsula and the state of bilateral relations.
"El ministro Cho valoró que el impulso para la plena restauración de las relaciones entre Corea (del Sur) y China se ha consolidado firmemente gracias a las visitas de Estado mutuas de los líderes de ambos países, y abogó por la implementación constante de medidas de seguimiento en diversos sectores", detalló la oficina.
Wang's visit to South Korea follows a trip made by Lee to China earlier this year, which marked a significant shift in relations between the two countries.
## China and South Korea strengthen ties
The visit of Wang to South Korea comes after a trip made by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to China earlier this year. The trip marked a significant shift in relations between the two countries, which have been marked by frequent political and commercial frictions.
During the meeting, Lee met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who emphasized the importance of regular exchanges and communication between the two countries.
"China y Corea del Sur, como amigos y vecinos, deben visitarse con mayor frecuencia, mantener intercambios regulares y reforzar la comunicación", dijo Xi.
The strengthening of ties between China and South Korea has been seen as a significant development in the region, and has been welcomed by many as a positive step towards greater cooperation and understanding.
## A possible summit between the US and North Korea
The possibility of a summit between the US and North Korea has been a topic of discussion for several years. The two countries have been at odds over a range of issues, including North Korea's nuclear program and human rights record.
Wang's comments suggest that China is willing to play a role in facilitating a meeting between the two countries, but it is ultimately up to Pyongyang and Washington to decide whether to proceed with the summit.
The situation remains complex and sensitive, and any developments will be closely watched by the international community.
## APEC meeting in Shenzhen
The APEC meeting in Shenzhen is expected to be an important event in the region, with leaders from across the Asia-Pacific gathering to discuss a range of issues, including trade, security, and economic development.
The meeting is also expected to provide an opportunity for leaders to meet with each other on the sidelines, including a possible summit between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The APEC meeting is a significant event in the region, and any developments will be closely watched by the international community.
## Table of possible summit dates
| | Possible summit dates | | --- | --- | | | November | | | APEC meeting in Shenzhen |
Note: The table only includes the information provided in the source, and does not include any additional information or speculation.
