Chinese banks ink yuan deals with ROK

2014-07-05 06:56

Bank of Communications, China's fifth-biggest lender, was appointed as the yuan clearing bank in South Korea, China's central bank said on Friday.

South Korea invited to join in establishing bank

2014-07-05 06:56

China welcomes South Korea's participation in the establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, President Xi Jinping said in Seoul on Friday.

Beijing, Seoul agree to directly trade currencies

2014-07-04 03:13

China and South Korea plan to directly trade their currencies, marking a step forward in the renminbi's internationalization.

China, South Korea aim to conclude FTA by year-end

2014-07-04 02:54

China and South Korea pledged on Thursday to conclude negotiations on a free trade agreement before the end of this year, but experts said major difficulties remain in sensitive areas.

Chinese president's South Korea trip expected to advance FTA talks

2014-07-03 16:03

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to South Korea on Thursday and Friday is expected to greatly advance the negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement.

Xi's ROK visit to see new deals

2014-07-01 20:47

China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) will sign cooperative documents covering the economy and trade, finance, the environment and consular affairs during President Xi Jinping's state visit to Seoul.

Chinese make up 80 percent of housing buyers in Jeju Island

2014-06-28 17:37

South Korea's Jeju Island has attracted Chinese real estate ventures in recent years, due mainly to its geographical location, immigration policy and housing prices.

Projects adrift as Cheju revamps investment plans

2014-06-25 07:02

Some Chinese-backed property projects are being held up on South Korea's Cheju Island as the local government has decided to re-examine previously approved plans and substantially raise the requirements for foreigners to obtain permanent residence through real estate investment, media reports said.

Xi set for key trade talks on ROK visit

2014-06-24 07:08

An upcoming visit President Xi Jinping will make to the Republic of Korea has been described by the country's ambassador to China as being of "unparalleled significance".

Beijing, Seoul vow to reach FTA soon

2013-10-08 08:28

Beijing and Seoul on Monday pledged to push forward free trade negotiations to upgrade cooperation, as President Xi Jinping met with Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye on the sidelines of the APEC summit.

FTA will help China and the ROK, minister says

2013-10-29 17:40

A China-ROK free trade agreement will be beneficial for both parties, former ROK deputy prime minister and Minister of Finance Jeon Yun-churl said.

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