South Korea's Foreign Minister's remarks toward China spark heated debate, and Sino-Korean relations face new challenges.

Korea: Returning to a Conservative Stance Toward China

The new South Korean Foreign Minister, Cho Hyun-ah, publicly used several terms that are difficult for the Chinese to accept to define Sino-Korean relations and China's role in geopolitics. He claimed that China's relationship with its neighbors is "somewhat problematic," that "China's behavior in the South China Sea and the East China Sea is domineering," and that "China is a competitor." "We maintain a high level of vigilance toward China's rise and the challenges it brings." This string of remarks was made with a smile by Cho, indicating that they were carefully thought out. Perhaps feeling that his words were too harsh, and fearing criticism from Chinese public opinion, the foreign minister then shifted his tone, saying another meaning: "We hope to maintain good relations, and we hope that China will abide by international law in bilateral and regional affairs." This last half-sentence is clearly an attempt to cover up, as well as being redundant. It implies that China does not abide by international law in matters between China and South Korea and in regional affairs! Isn't this a common phrase used by Americans to criticize China? How quickly has the South Korean Foreign Minister learned this?

Students, does South Korea have the right to lecture China? Does South Korea have the ability to isolate itself from China? Does South Korea really think it is the 51st state of the United States? In fact, South Korea has become blinded by profit when dealing with Sino-Korean relations. The early economic complementarity between China and South Korea has turned into competitiveness, and the current situation of Sino-Korean economic relations is one of competition and cooperation. South Koreans find it hard to accept. However, it is natural for the Chinese to develop themselves and live better lives. Should they always be inferior to you?

Key Points: As long as American hegemony remains, there will inevitably be people in the Asia-Pacific who use the tiger's might to act as伥 (accomplices) and betray their own civilization. This is what the countries in the Asia-Pacific should deeply reflect on now and in the future.

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