On 3 May 2022, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu Xiaoming held talks with Noh Kyu-duk, Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs of the ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides exchanged views on the current situation on the Korean Peninsula.

Liu Xiaoming expounded on China’s position on the Korean Peninsula issue. He said that China does not want to see escalation of tension on the Peninsula and disapproves of actions by any party that could aggravate the situation. China and the ROK share similar positions and broad common interests on the Peninsula issue. China supports the ROK and the DPRK in improving their relations and highly commends the active efforts made by the Moon Jae-in administration and outcomes it achieved. China is prepared to strengthen communication and coordination with the new ROK administration to jointly push forward the process of political settlement of the Peninsula issue.

Mr. Noh expressed the ROK’s hope for the Korean Peninsula to remain peaceful and stable. He called on relevant parties to resume talks as soon as possible and said that the ROK is willing to strengthen cooperation with China on the Peninsula affairs.