China, ROK seek to improve ties as ROK foreign minister visits Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Cho Tae-yul, foreign minister of the Republic of Korea (ROK), in Beijing on Monday.

The two sides seek to improve neighborly relations that are conducive to regional security and stability. Wang said that China and the ROK should understand and respect each other, strengthen communication and exchanges, eliminate misunderstandings and enhance mutual trust.

The ROK is willing to enhance mutual trust, expand consensus and focus on cooperation with China, said Cho. The two sides also exchanged views on China-Japan-ROK cooperation, the situation on the Korean Peninsula and other issues of common concern.