On August 19, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. An AFP reporter asked a question. The US and South Korea said today that they will end the scheduled annual joint military exercises early. Just a few days ago, President Trump proposed reducing the scale of the exercise, citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. How does the Chinese side view these annual military exercises between the US and South Korea? Any comments on the early end of this year's exercises? “We have responded to related questions before.” Lin Jian pointed out that maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and promoting a political settlement of the peninsula issue conforms to the common interests of all parties.

On August 19, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. An AFP reporter asked a question. The US and South Korea said today that they will end the scheduled annual joint military exercises early. Just a few days ago, President Trump proposed reducing the scale of the exercise, citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. How does the Chinese side view these annual military exercises between the US and South Korea? Any comments on the early end of this year's exercises? “We have responded to related questions before.” Lin Jian pointed out that maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and promoting a political settlement of the peninsula issue conforms to the common interests of all parties.