李在明告诉美媒：不能将中国拒之门外

Group 1 - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the importance of maintaining relations with China despite ideological differences, stating that "we cannot shut China out" [1][3] - Lee acknowledged the delicate nature of South Korea's relationship with China due to its alliance with the United States, describing it as "a bit nuanced" [3][4] - The upcoming APEC meeting in South Korea is expected to highlight the U.S.-South Korea alliance, with Lee expressing hope for President Trump's role as a "peace builder" regarding the Korean Peninsula [3] Group 2 - Lee noted that while Chinese companies are catching up to South Korean firms in technology, there are still areas where South Korea can excel, such as semiconductors and automobiles [3] - The U.S. has been increasingly looking to South Korea to counter China's influence in the Asia-Pacific region, with discussions around the role of U.S. troops in South Korea evolving beyond just North Korea [4] - Lee expressed willingness to share expertise in technology with the U.S. and acknowledged existing differences in trade negotiations, but remained optimistic about reaching an agreement [4]