Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian

When asked about what kind of China policy that China expects from South Korea, and whether China believes bilateral relations will improve under the new South Korean administration—following Lee Jae-myung formally beginning presidential term on Wednesday—Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that the driving force behind the development of China-South Korea relations lies in their shared interests, which are not targeted at any third party and should not be influenced by third-party factors.

China has consistently opposed taking sides and bloc confrontation. China is willing to work with South Korea to promote the sound and stable development of bilateral relations, bring greater benefits to the people of both countries, and play a positive role in advancing peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region, said the spokesperson.