Wang Yi's Secret Visit to South Korea: The US, South Korea, China, and North Korea Each Sing Their Own Tune

On August 19, Wang Yi, the Foreign Minister of the Communist Party of China, made a secret visit to South Korea, where he discussed issues related to the Korean Peninsula with South Korean Foreign Minister Zhao Xian. Wang Yi employed clichéd and superficially grand language, expressing hope that dialogue would improve relations on the 'Peninsula.' Zhao Xian emphasized South Korea's commitment to…