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China's Wang Yi visits Seoul amid US troop reduction concerns

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Seoul, a trip that gains significance due to recent actions by the United States. President Trump announced a substantial reduction in joint military drills with South Korea, citing cost savings and Seoul's refusal to join US efforts against Iran. This decision has caused concern among regional allies and is seen as creating a strategic opportunity for China to strengthen its influence and potentially weaken US partnerships in the region. AI

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China's Wang Yi visits Seoul amid US troop reduction concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alyssa Chen ·

    Wang Yi heads to Seoul as Trump cuts South Korea drills, opening door for China

    China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Seoul days after Donald Trump called for the US to scale back military exercises with South Korea, sending ripples of unease through US allies in Asia. On Sunday, the United States president posted his decision to social media, rai…

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