China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are turbocharging cooperation with new flight routes, booming trade, and high-level diplomacy as President Lee Jae Myung visits Beijing this week. ✈️ The leaders' second meeting in two months signals fresh momentum for Asia's power duo.
Sky Bridges & Smoother Travel
The January 4 launch of Xiamen-Busan flights comes after mutual visa waivers supercharged tourism – over 7.28 million cross-border trips were recorded in 2025's first 11 months (up 24.7%!). 🎉 President Xi Jinping called the neighbors 'important partners who can’t be moved apart' during Monday's talks.
Tech Titans Team Up
With bilateral trade hitting $304.46 billion last year, both nations aim to expand AI and green energy collabs. 🤖⚡ At a packed Beijing business forum, SK Group's Chey Tae-won praised 'new opportunities for win-win cooperation,' while fishcake giant Samjin Amook plans China market entry through new partnerships.
Peace & Prosperity Playbook
As key APEC members, both leaders pledged to combat trade protectionism and boost regional stability. 🌐 Scholar Wang Junshighlighted their RCEP partnership: 'This cooperation fuels Asia-Pacific recovery – and the global economy.'
