South Korea Seeks Middle Ground in U.S.-China Rivalry
(MENAFN) South Korea’s Foreign Minister emphasized on Wednesday that the nation’s cooperation with China is, in many respects, in line with American interests, and stressed that countries in the region are not in favor of the U.S.-China rivalry turning into a win-or-lose scenario.
During an event held in Seoul, Cho Tae-yul highlighted South Korea's dual-track diplomacy—upholding a defense pact with the United States while also nurturing its largest trading partnership with China.
"It is no secret that countries in the region don't want to be in a position of having to choose between Washington and China," a news agency quoted Cho as saying. He added, "Nor do they want to see US-China strategic competition become a zero-sum game," he said, adding that "in many ways, I believe our engagement with China aligns with US interests."
This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing. The Trump administration had intensified its economic standoff with China, introducing steep tariffs.
Meanwhile, China on Monday issued a warning against countries forming broader economic alliances with the U.S. at China’s expense. The Commerce Ministry declared it would vigorously resist any deal that undermines China's interests and "will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner.”
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