China News Service, Beijing, August 18 (Reporter Guo Chaokai Xing Chong) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin hosted a regular press conference on August 18.

  A reporter asked: We have noticed that South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin recently stated that China is an important economic partner of South Korea. Without China's participation, it would be difficult to talk about the future of the Indo-Pacific region. Focusing on the next 30 years, we will work together to build a ROK-China relationship that respects each other and pursues common interests.

What is the spokesperson's response to this?

  Wang Wenbin: The Chinese side has noted the remarks made by Foreign Minister Park Jin and made positive comments on it.

  A few days ago, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held fruitful talks with Foreign Minister Park Jin.

The two sides agreed to well hold the commemorative activities for the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, so as to inject more positive and stable expectations into China-ROK relations.

  The Chinese side is willing to work with the ROK side to grasp the correct development direction of bilateral relations and usher in the next 30 years of common development and prosperity for China and the ROK.

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