摘要：When asked about China's expectation for South Korea's foreign policy towards China, and whether China thinks bilateral relations

When asked about China's expectation for South Korea's foreign policy towards China, and whether China thinks bilateral relations will improve under the new South Korean administration, following Lee Jae-myung formally beginning presidential term on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated at a regular press conference in Beijing that China and South Korea are each other's important close neighbors and cooperation partners. China highly values its relations with South Korea and stands ready to work with South Korea to cherish the shared commitment that led to the establishment of diplomatic ties, firmly pursue good neighborliness and friendly ties, stick to the goal of win-win cooperation, and jointly advance the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership and bring greater benefit to the two countries and peoples.

Lin Jian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson/MFA PRC

Lin noted that China-South Korea relations are propelled fundamentally by the two countries' common interests. The relations do not target any third party, and should not be disrupted by any third-party factor. China opposes making countries choose sides and bloc confrontation.

"We stand ready to work with the South Korea to pursue sound and steady bilateral ties to the benefit of the two peoples, and play a positive role in making our region more peaceful, stable and prosperous," Lin said.

In response to another related query on the White House congratulated Lee Jae-myung on winning the presidency and expressed its concern over China's interference and influence in democracies around the world, Lin pointed out that China always follows the principle of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs, and has never and will never interfere in the internal affairs of any country.

"We urge the U.S. to change the habit of assuming that China would act in the way that the U.S. does, and stop trying to sow discord between China and South Korea," Lin said. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)

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