China criticized the US decision to include South Korea at the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, calling it a “outdated” by-product of the Cold War. This was stated by the French Foreign Minister and, reports South China Morning Post.
PRC decided to dissuade South Korea from the Alliance. Van and urged to strengthen the links between Seoul and Beijing, as South Korea and China are close neighbors, “which cannot move, and partners who cannot part with each other.” “We play an active role together as the keepers of the world, stability and intermediaries in development and prosperity,” the diplomat said.
Foreign Minister made a statement against the background of growing rivalry between the United States and the PRC in the South China Sea. The publication notes that Beijing wants to approve his influence after loud trips to the US Vice Presidential Region Camala Harris and Vendy Sherman Deputy Secretary.
Professor Political Science at University Aju Kim Hyn Kyu told the newspaper that Korea is significant for the USA as a “support” in defense networks in the Asia-Pacific region. “If China succeeds in convincing Seoul to stay away from the expanding anti-Chinese defense alliance in the region, it will become a significant achievement for Beijing,” the political scientist emphasized.
Earlier, the Chairman of the PRC Si Jinpin refused to President Joe Biden in the summit. It is believed that Biden proposed to hold a meeting at the highest level, but the Chinese leader rejected the proposal, pointing to the need for Washington to choose “less sharp tone against Beijing.”
White House rejected this information, stating that the description of the telephone conversation was incorrect.