U.S. Asks China to Stop North Korea and Reduce Military Ties with Russia
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It was reported that Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor, urged Wang Yi, a member of the Central Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister, to exert China’s influence on North Korea.
A senior official of the Biden administration in the United States stated this during a phone briefing on the 27th (local time) regarding the results of the meeting between Sullivan and Wang, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, over a total of 12 hours from the previous day to that day.
“We (the United States) are deeply concerned about North Korea’s recent weapons tests, the enhancement of North Korean-Russian relations, and what this means for Kim Jong-un’s intentions,” the official stated. “Considering China’s influence on North Korea, we have directly raised these concerns with China, and we hope that this dialogue will continue between representatives of both sides.”
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The United States expressed concern about North Korea’s recent provocations, including the first test launch of a new strategic cruise missile and the test of an underwater nuclear weapons system, as well as North Korea’s supply of ballistic missiles and ammunition to Russia. It also urged China to exert its influence on North Korea to curb such movements.
“China maintains its influence over North Korea,” he said. “We expect them to use that influence to put North Korea back on the track of its denuclearization.”
The official revealed that he knew that Sun Weidong, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, visited Pyongyang, North Korea, on the 25th, and a phone consultation would take place between the U.S. representative and Deputy Minister Sun.
By. Man Joo Ha
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