U.S. and Chinese Ambassadors Offer Differing Messages During Korea Times Anniversary Party

It really shouldn’t be surprising that Ambassador Harris is emphasizing Korea’s security alliance with the ROK while the Chinese Ambassador is emphasizing their economic relationship:

U.S. Ambassador to Korea Harry Harris, right, and Chinese Ambassador to Korea Xing Haiming greet each other with an elbow bump during a VIP tea meeting prior to a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of The Korea Times at the Lotte Hotel Seoul, Thursday. / Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

The top envoys to Korea of the United States and China brought up issues that each other’s country is being criticized of, during their respective congratulatory speeches during a ceremony commemorating The Korea Times’ 70th anniversary, Thursday.

The speeches, whether intended or not, left the impression among several participants that the Washington-Beijing row has been extended to their envoys here.

In relations with Korea and changes in the global environment, U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris mentioned the two countries’ security alliance; while Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming commented on the economic cooperation between Seoul and Beijing.

Korea Times

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