Will Yoon’s anti-China rhetoric threaten Seoul-Beijing ties ahead of Xi’s possible Apec visit?
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's recent controversial remarks about China during his impeachment trial are raising concerns about potential damage to the relationship between Seoul and Beijing, especially with Chinese President Xi Jinping considering a visit to South Korea for the APEC summit in October. Yoon has alleged that China interfered in South Korea's elections, influencing his decision to briefly declare martial law last year.
These claims appear to be fueled by and further inflaming anti-China sentiment among some of Yoon's supporters. Recent events, such as the arrest of a man attempting to storm the Chinese embassy in Seoul while delivering an "anti-China message," and ongoing protests outside the embassy calling for "Xi Jinping out," highlight the growing tensions. The Chinese embassy has expressed concern and regret over these incidents to the Korean government.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's recent controversial remarks about China during his impeachment trial are raising concerns about potential damage to the relationship between Seoul and Beijing, especially with Chinese President Xi Jinping considering a visit to South Korea for the APEC summit in October. Yoon has alleged that China interfered in South Korea's elections, influencing his decision to briefly declare martial law last year.
These claims appear to be fueled by and further inflaming anti-China sentiment among some of Yoon's supporters. Recent events, such as the arrest of a man attempting to storm the Chinese embassy in Seoul while delivering an "anti-China message," and ongoing protests outside the embassy calling for "Xi Jinping out," highlight the growing tensions. The Chinese embassy has expressed concern and regret over these incidents to the Korean government.
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