China-ROK Trade 2.0: Chips, Batteries and Beyond
President Lee’s Jan. 4–7 visit to the Chinese mainland, backed by over 200 ROK executives, marks a shift from basic trade to high-tech collaboration in chips, batteries and EVs.
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