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16:04, 30-Oct-2017
Beijing hopes Seoul will stick by pledge not to further deploy THAAD system
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China has welcomed the statements from South Korea concerning the deployment of the controversial THAAD anti-missile system, saying it hopes the country will stick by its commitment on this issue.
South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said on Monday that Seoul is not considering any additional deployment of the US missile defense system.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying made the remarks during a press conference on Monday, reiterating China's opposition to the deployment of the system.
Hua said China hopes that Seoul will treat the issue appropriately to ensure a sound and healthy relationship with Beijing.
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