China and South Korea reaffirm free trade stance as Li Qiang meets Lee Jae Myung in Beijing

China and South Korea reaffirm free trade stance as Li Qiang meets Lee Jae Myung in Beijing

  • January 6, 2026

Beijing talks underline shared commitment to openness China and South Korea used high level talks in Beijing to reaffirm their support for free trade and multilateral cooperation, signalling a shared desire to stabilise economic relations amid growing global uncertainty. During a meeting on

Why China Is Reengaging South Korea as Trade and Soft Power Realign East Asia

Why China Is Reengaging South Korea as Trade and Soft Power Realign East Asia

  • December 22, 2025

A Thaw After Years of Economic Drift China and South Korea are moving to revive a bilateral relationship that has spent years in quiet stagnation. After prolonged pauses in economic dialogue, the two countries are now reopening trade negotiations with a renewed sense