考研 The top South Korean...

考研 The top South Korean and Chinese diplomats pledged Tuesday to develop closer relations and maintain stable industrial supply chains at a time of deepening rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
South Korea, a longtime U.S. ally, is struggling to strike a balance between Washington and the increasingly assertive foreign policy of Chinese government. U.S.-Chinese conflict over Taiwan has added to complications for governments that want amicable ties with both sides.
重点词汇：diplomat; pledge; supply chains; rivalry; ally; assertive; conflict; complication.