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China urges South Korea neutrality amid U.S.-ROK alliance strain

China urges South Korea neutrality amid U.S.-ROK alliance strain

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Seoul, calls for 'strategic autonomy' and blames U.S. policy for tensions. Beijing actively seeks to pull Seoul away from Washington, adding a new geopolitical dimension to the crisis.

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Updated Aug 20, 2026
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