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BEIJING, Dec. 14-- The leaders of China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Thursday agreed to advance bilateral relations to ensure the long-term stability of their ties. The commitment was made during talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his ROK counterpart Moon Jae-in in Beijing. Xi welcomed Moon on his state visit to China for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. China and the ROK are friendly neighbors and strategic cooperation partners, Xi said. He said the two countries have made remarkable progress in exchanges and cooperation in various fields, which has brought tremendous benefits to both sides. There have been some twists and turns in China-ROK relations, which have provided enlightenment for both sides on how to create a better future together on the basis of mutual respect for each other's core interests, said Xi. He said China attaches great importance to relations with the ROK and is ready to work with the ROK to maintain the original intention of establishing diplomatic relations and take full account of the well-being of the two peoples. Both countries should uphold the basic principle of respecting each other's core interests and major concerns as well as the principle of treating each other as neighbors with sincerity, he said. Xi also suggested that the two sides adhere to the principle of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation to ensure that the development of bilateral relations is on the right track. | 
