China News Service, Beijing, May 19 (Reporter Guo Chaokai) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian hosted a regular press conference on May 19.

  A reporter asked: According to reports, US President Biden is about to visit Asia and launch the "Indo-Pacific Economic Framework" during this visit. South Korea and Japan have indicated that they will join.

What is China's comment?

  Zhao Lijian: We have noticed relevant media reports from the US that the US may launch the so-called "Indo-Pacific Economic Framework" during President Biden's visit to Asia.

China has always believed that any regional cooperation framework should not target or harm the interests of third parties.

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