June 8 morning: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol held a press conference marking his first anniversary in office, stating the need to establish a regular communication mechanism between China and South Korea, manage differences, and improve bilateral relations.
Same afternoon: A group of South Korean lawmakers visited Taiwan, seen as a blatant "backstabbing" and a challenge to the one-China principle.
Three cross-party South Korean National Assembly members
– People Power Party: Park Ju-young (ruling party)
– Democratic Party: Guo Sang-yun (largest opposition party)
– Party for National Reformation: Kim Jae-won (third-largest party)
Relations between China and South Korea have recently been improving steadily, with economic, trade, and cultural-tourism exchanges recovering. Yet, at this moment, certain legislators are attempting to sabotage the progress. While their own nation remains divided and polarized, they openly undermine China's national unity—what is their true intention!
These three lawmakers' visit to Taiwan is a serious provocation against China’s core interests and a direct violation of the political foundation of China-South Korea relations. China has clearly drawn red lines, urging South Korea to consider the overall situation of bilateral relations, honor its commitments, strictly abide by the one-China principle, refrain from any official interactions with Taiwan, avoid being exploited by "Taiwan independence" separatists, and not send misleading signals to forces advocating "Taiwan independence." Any attempt to recklessly play with fire or engage in under-the-table maneuvers on the Taiwan issue will ultimately backfire, burning the perpetrator themselves.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1867599758577664/
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