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Let's go to Beijing to see how China sees the movements of the US and European countries.



Correspondent Song Wook, of course, it seems that the opposition from China is bound to be fierce, and there are many criticisms, especially for President Yoon's visit to this meeting, right?



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Yes, the state-run media representing the position of the Chinese government are making harsh remarks every day.



China's state-run Global Times argued that Asia-Pacific countries, particularly South Korea and Japan, should not attend the NATO summit.



He warned that pulling NATO into the Asia-Pacific region would bring wolves into their homes, undermining mutual trust with China and at a cost.



Earlier, the state-run Global Times also argued that South Korea's participation in the NATO meeting would undermine Asia's diplomatic independence and worsen relations with China.



The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued to criticize NATO without mentioning South Korea directly, so listen for yourself.



[Zhao Lijian / Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: The international community must be highly vigilant and resolutely opposed to NATO's incitement to collective confrontation beyond regions and territories.]



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Then, what is the background behind China's sensitive appearance? is it?



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China believes that the United States is trying to contain and isolate China by linking NATO with its Asian allies or by creating an Asia-Pacific version of NATO.



Here, there are concerns that the pro-American government may become a link with Japan.



Therefore, it is interpreted that the level of checks, incentives, and pressures are increasing while watching South Korea's movements.



In response to China's backlash, Prime Minister Han Deok-soo expressed a hardline stance, saying that what China says do not do is not in line with civility and mutual respect.



Prime Minister Han said that he would uphold our principles even in the face of retaliation, such as that of THAAD.



China is expected to set the level of response according to the results of this meeting, including the content of NATO's new strategic concept.



(Video coverage: Choi Deok-hyun, video editing: Kim Jong-mi)