South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung kicked off his first state visit to the Chinese mainland this week, bringing an economic delegation of over 200 business leaders 🤝. The goal? To deepen cooperation with South Korea’s largest trading partner and explore new growth areas.
The two sides have long enjoyed complementary ties in key sectors like semiconductors and batteries. With global demand for electric vehicles and green tech soaring, delegates are eyeing joint ventures in chip design, battery manufacturing and clean energy projects.
High-level talks are expected to center on supply chain resilience and innovation. President Lee’s meetings with Chinese mainland officials aim to reduce trade frictions, expand market access for Korean startups and set up new research hubs for next-gen technologies.
Looking ahead, watch for announcements on special economic zones, co-funded R&D labs, and streamlined customs processes. This visit sends a clear signal: ROK and the Chinese mainland are ready to write a new chapter in economic partnership 🚀.
Stay tuned as both sides pave the way for more dynamic trade and tech ties in 2026 and beyond!
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Lee Jae Myung in China: What's next for China-ROK economic ties?
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