In the Chinese invasion of Cádiz, the United States launched a bomber … Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to ‘continue communication’

Ticket 2020.12.23 16:17

Continuation of communication with ‘military aircraft entering Cádiz

On the 23rd, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Choi Jong-Geon, spoke about the invasion of Chinese military aircraft in the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ, Kadiz) through a video conference with Chinese Vice President Lu Wu- cheng.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this day that it has agreed to continue close communication between Korea and China on the entry of Chinese military aircraft into Cádiz.

Four Chinese H-6 bombers, along with 15 Russian Tu-95 bombers on the 22nd, invaded Cádiz near Ieodo and Dokdo. Before entering Cádiz, China notified that it was a ‘normal training’ through the direct Korea-China network, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its regret to the Chinese side and urged to avoid a repeat offense. On the 23rd, it was revealed that two US B-1B strategic bombers and one KC-135R tanker made an emergency exit in the South China Sea on the same day.

In addition to the issue of the invasion of Cadiz, this meeting also discussed comprehensively the follow-up measures to implement the issues agreed at the meeting of foreign ministers last month between Korea and China. The two sides decided to steadily implement the necessary measures to promote the year of cultural exchange between Korea and China in 2021-2022 and the launch of the Future Development Committee for Korea-China relations in preparation for the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations. .

The two sides also agreed to continue expanding human exchange through fast-paced (simplification of entry procedures) and flight expansion, while maintaining quarantine measures for the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19). It has also decided to maintain close communication and cooperation in order to quickly launch a health cooperation and quarantine body in Northeast Asia, proposed by Korea and which it recently expressed support.

After that, while Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Korea was canceled during the year due to the crown situation, etc., it was decided to further promote exchanges and communication between the high levels who have great influence. in the development of Korea-China relations. In this regard, Vice Minister Rue invited Vice Minister Choi to China, and Vice Minister Choi expressed his appreciation for this and asked to discuss the timing of his visit.