Nurturing China-ROK ties

Differences in political systems, asymmetric economic interdependence and security priorities need resolving

To mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the start of their friendly exchange year, President Lee Myung-bak will pay a state visit to China from Jan 9 to 11.

Abandoning political hostility, the two countries established formal political and economic relations in 1992. This set the stage for the expansion of economic cooperation. In return, economic exchanges and cooperation further promoted political communication and mutual understanding.