The Korean Peninsula has always been the focus of international attention, especially as the United States and other countries continue to intervene in the affairs of the peninsula and try to force North Korea to make concessions on some key issues through military pressure and other means. According to Yonhap News Agency, North Korea recently launched an unidentified ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan at around 10:38 pm local time on the 17thAt around 8:24 a.m. the next day, North Korea fired another suspected long-range ballistic missile into the eastern seas. Less than half an hour later, KCNA issued a statement from the Ministry of National Defense, calling the United States and South Korea "military hooligans" and accusing them of exacerbating tensions on the peninsula through military exercises and Xi other actions. At the same time, the DPRK deputy foreign minister also visited China.
At the same time, "Observer" reported that on the morning of the 18th, that is, after North Korea launched its second missile, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with visiting North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Myung-ho in Beijing. During the talks, Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK, calling it a common precious asset between the two countries. He pointed out that with the joint efforts of both sides, Sino-DPRK relations have been further developed in the new era. Foreign Minister Wang Yi also talked about the current international and Korean Peninsula situation, saying that in the chaotic international situation, China-DPRK relations firmly support and trust each other. Foreign Minister Wang Yi also stressed that China is willing to work with the DPRK side to further deepen exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields, and take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the DPRK as an opportunity to promote the steady progress of China-DPRK relations and cooperation.
In this regard, Park Myong-ho also responded positively, saying that the DPRK side is willing to work with the Chinese side to consolidate the fraternal friendship between China and the DPRK and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability. Generally speaking, Park Myung-ho's current visit to China has actually laid the foundation for the stable and friendly development of Sino-DPRK relations and the unchanged Sino-DPRK friendship in the future. It is worth noting, however, that at the time of North Korea's missile launch, Park's visit also appeared to be intended to discuss the matter with China. The United States and South Korea have always made a fuss about North Korea's missile tests and satellite launches, ostensibly trying to put pressure on North Korea but in fact defending their own interests. Although North Korea is firm in its pressure on the United States and South Korea and will not be intimidated by their military Xi, the frequent hyping up of these developments by the United States and South Korea has put enormous pressure on North Korea.
In fact, the United States and South Korea believe that some of North Korea's actions have caused tensions on the peninsula, so the international community may blame North Korea for the escalation of the situation on the peninsula. In this context, China's support becomes particularly crucial. Regarding North Korea's missile test, China's spokesman Wang Wenbin made it clear that the Korean Peninsula issue is complex and that trying to solve the problem through military deterrence and pressure will not work, but will only backfire and further aggravate tensions. Wang Wenbin once again stressed that dialogue and consultation are the fundamental way to solve the problem, and hoped that all parties concerned can face up to the crux of the Korean Peninsula issue and earnestly promote the political process of resolving the issue.
This response is actually a signal to the United States and others that they will not allow pressure on North Korea through military deterrence, as this will only further escalate the situation, and at the same time support North Korea. The United States and other countries are trying to use deterrence against the DPRK as a bargaining chip to interfere in the Korean Peninsula issue and even provoke war. China has long made it clear that it will not allow the war to spread to the peninsula, not only for the sake of a political settlement of the peninsula issue, but also for the sake of safeguarding its own country's own affairs. Against the backdrop of obvious US intentions, China and the DPRK have always maintained stable and friendly relations and have continuously strengthened cooperation in order to maintain the stability of the situation on the peninsula and resist deterrence from the United States.
It can be said that as long as Sino-DPRK relations remain friendly and stable, certain US attempts on the peninsula will not succeed. Park Myung-ho's visit to China not only proves the solidity of Sino-DPRK relations, but also marks the march of Sino-DPRK relations to a new height. The visit is not only symbolic, but may also have a profound impact on future cooperation between the two sides.