BEIJING: In an apparent jab at the United States, China, Japan, and South Korea need to send a clear signal of regrouping towards cooperation and resist” the coercion of bullying and domination ,” according to top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi on Monday( Jul 3 ).
The comments are made at a time when tensions are at an all-time high as the US works to strengthen ties with friends Japan and South Korea in order to counteract China’s expanding influence in the region.
At a forum organized by the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat— a group established by agreement between Beijing, Seoul, and Tokyo — Wang discussed efforts to rekindle cooperation among the three neighbors.
According to the Chinese foreign ministry, he urged them to” develop a sense of corporate autonomy, keep local unity and stability, avoid the return of the Cold War mentality, and be free from the coercion of bullying and domination.”
Wang said in a statement that” certain key places outside the area” had attempted to replace unification with sector while seeking geographic gains, even though he stopped short of mentioning the United States.
Wang continued,” If this trend continues, it will not only significantly impede the smooth development of trilateral cooperation but also heighten tension and conflict in the area.”
Wang emphasized the importance of resolving conflicts through discussion and discussion as well as the opposition to actions or words that might start a war in the area.
Wang also urged accelerating discussions on free trade zones and initiatives to open up and facilitate business among the neighbors at the event in Qingdao, an eastern seaside city.
Wang, but, reaffirmed Beijing’s resistance to the Fukushima nuclear plant project in Tokyo Electric Power Co., which may harm the maritime ecosystem and the safety of people.
Through a video url, North Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin and Hayashi Yoshimasa from Japan spoke at the occasion.