Chinese FM : boost ties with South Korea

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China's Foreign Minister, Yang Jiechi, said on Monday that China is looking to build a stronger partnership with South Korea.

Yang made the remarks during a meeting with South Korean president-elect Park Geun-hye's special envoy, Kim Moo-sung.

China's latest foreign policy move comes after months of rising tension with the United States and Japan, in the region...

Extending an invitation across the Penninsula: China's Foreign Ministry says it wants to develop a closer bond, with South Korea.

On Monday, China's Foreign Minister, Yang Jiechi, met with South Korea's special envoy, Kim Moo-sung, who represents Park Geun-hye...

The woman who will become South Korea's President, next month.

During the meeting, Yang said tighter bilateral ties have not only brought more trade to both countries, but also helped secure stability, in East Asia - something China remains deeply concerned with.

The pivot east comes after months of territorial tension with Japan over islands in the east China Sea...

Islands that are subject to a security treaty between Japan and the U.S... Which is also boosting its military presence in Asia.

Yang also reiterated China's stance on security in the Korean Peninsula, saying that China will support any efforts to improve South Korea's relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

For his part, Kim said his visit shows Park's sincerity in boosting bilateral relations...

And that South Korea is ready to further advance its partnership, with China.

China and South Korea forged diplomatic ties in 1992 and upgraded their partnership in May 2008.