[Global Network Reporters Zhao Jiandong] According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's new ambassador to China Lu Zaixian told the media when he arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on the 16th that he would work hard to promote the development of friendly and cooperative relations between South Korea and China. Lu Zaixian also said that at a time when serious changes have taken place in the international order, South Korea-China relations are facing many turning points and he feels deeply responsible.

Lu also said at the airport that he will do his utmost to develop friendly and good-neighborly cooperation between the two countries.

Regarding the recent anti-China demonstrations in South Korea, Lu said the situation was ¡°preoccupational¡± and said he would resolutely address acts that undermine the friendship between the two countries, while strengthening public diplomacy and other efforts to foster friendship.

Reports said that Ambassador Roh Jae-heon will hold an inauguration ceremony at the South Korean Embassy in China that day.

Regarding Roh Jae-hsien's new visit to China, China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on the 16th that envoys are an important bridge for developing friendly and cooperative relations between countries. China welcomes South Korea's new ambassador to China Roh Jae-hsien to take up his new duties in China. We hope that he will play a positive role in promoting the healthy and stable development of China-ROK relations after taking office and provide convenience for him to perform his duties in China.