中国驻韩国大使馆表明严正立场

Core Points - The South Korean government has implemented a visa waiver for Chinese tour groups starting from September 29, which is a positive response to China's visa waiver trial for South Korean visitors initiated in November last year [1] - The introduction of visa facilitation measures by both countries is expected to enhance personnel exchanges, mutual understanding, friendship, and commercial development between China and South Korea [1] - There has been a notable increase in sales for businesses in areas frequented by Chinese tourists, such as Myeongdong in Seoul, according to statistics and media reports from South Korea [1] Group 1 - The South Korean government and various sectors have expressed concerns that anti-China sentiments from a minority are damaging the country's image and interests, calling for a serious response [2] - There is a belief that with joint efforts from both countries, the strategic cooperative partnership between China and South Korea will develop positively, and the schemes of a minority political force will not succeed [2]