Chinese Premier Li Qiang and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol pledged to strengthen economic cooperation and stabilize regional relations during high-level talks in Seoul this weekend, signaling a thaw in diplomatic efforts across Asia.
🌟 At the meeting, Premier Li emphasized the need to 'grasp the general direction of friendship and mutual trust' between the two nations. He highlighted AI, green energy, and biomedicine as key areas for collaboration, urging both sides to 'seize more development opportunities.'
💡 In a nod to global trade tensions, Li warned against turning economic issues into 'political or security battlegrounds'—a subtle call to keep supply chains stable. South Korea’s Yoon responded by reaffirming the one-China principle and committing to expand 'win-win' partnerships.
🚀 Both leaders agreed to:
- Speed up Free Trade Agreement negotiations (Phase 2!)
- Launch new security and diplomacy dialogues
- Boost youth exchanges and cultural programs
🎯 The talks come as Li attends a China-Japan-South Korea trilateral summit, aiming to revitalize regional cooperation after a four-year hiatus. Analysts say the agreements could reshape Asia’s tech and manufacturing landscapes.
🇰🇷 Yoon added: 'Deepening ties with China is crucial for peace and prosperity.' Will this spark a new era of K-pop meets Chinese innovation? Stay tuned. 🎤💻
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Li Qiang calls for steady development of China-South Korea ties
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