Seoul: Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Thursday welcomed President Lee Jae Myung's recent remarks criticizing anti-China protests near the embassy in Seoul and expressed hope for a swift resolution.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the ambassador shared on his X account that he "thinks highly" of Lee's attention to the rallies, noting they stem from what he called "political lies" regarding Chinese election interference spread by right-wing groups. Dai expressed confidence that people in both nations would be able to distinguish the truth from such "lies" intended to damage China's reputation.
The ambassador emphasized the importance of resolving the issue quickly, suggesting that it would benefit the ongoing development of the bilateral relationship. President Lee, during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, criticized the anti-China rallies for being "rife with profanity and hateful remarks that went beyond freedom of expression." He stated that such rallies do not reflect South Korea's global status as "a model nation for democracy that values diversity and inclusiveness."
In a related move, the Chinese Embassy had previously sent a formal letter in July requesting enhanced security measures to protect against the protests.