China tells South Korea: Don't pick sides between us and the U.S

China’s top official warns South Korea to stay neutral as tensions rise and new talks are discussed.

China is putting pressure on South Korea. They are telling the country not to take sides in the ongoing rivalry between China and the United States. Wang Yi, a high-ranking Chinese official, visited Seoul recently. He warned that South Korea should stay neutral. He blamed the United States for the current tension in the region, saying that American policies are making things harder for everyone. Meanwhile, South Korea is in a tough spot. They have to manage their relationship with both superpowers. Right now, South Korea is actually asking for China’s help. They want China to play a part i…