ROK President Lee Jae Myung has outlined his vision for strengthening bilateral relations with China during an exclusive interview with CMG's Leaders Talk ahead of his state visit scheduled for later this month. The visit, described by Lee as a 'critical opportunity to align strategic priorities,' comes amid evolving economic and geopolitical dynamics in Northeast Asia.
President Lee emphasized the need to address past misunderstandings through dialogue, stating: 'Mutual trust forms the bedrock of sustainable cooperation. This visit will focus on creating frameworks for shared prosperity while maintaining regional stability.' He highlighted technology collaboration, green energy partnerships, and supply chain resilience as key discussion topics.
Analysts note the timing coincides with China's ongoing economic modernization efforts and the ROK's push to diversify trade partnerships. The leaders are expected to discuss coordination on climate initiatives and digital infrastructure development across Asian markets.
This diplomatic engagement follows recent efforts to stabilize cross-border economic ties, with two-way trade between the ROK and the Chinese mainland reaching $385 billion in 2025 according to preliminary data. Observers will monitor outcomes related to semiconductor cooperation and financial market integration.
