China and South Korea signed a sweeping package of government and private-sector agreements this week during a state visit by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The deals, finalized in Beijing, are designed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, and intellectual property as both nations seek to stabilize economic ties.

A Korean Presidential delegation visited China this week, emphasizing the need for expanded trade and investment, and securing stable supply chain management, especially for critical minerals impacted by Chinese export controls.

In a display of regional solidarity, China, Japan, and South Korea have pledged to deepen their economic cooperation. At the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting held last weekend in Seoul, the three nations outlined an agenda, encompassing trade agreements and supply chain stability.

Japan and China have taken steps towards resolving trade disputes and improving economic cooperation during the China-Japan High Level Dialogue held on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

In May, a trilateral meeting among China, South Korea and Japan led to an agreement to elevate negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement. In addition, a China-Korea bilateral meeting led to an agreement to "revitalize" trade and investment through multiple existing and new channels. What is behind

A trilateral meeting among Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol led to an agreement to elevate negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement, as well as some bilateral mechanisms to revive trade and investment.

The trade ministers of China and South Korea met today in Beijing to discuss ways to "expand[] bilateral economic cooperation," including creating communication channels for export controls and supply chains, as well as continuing trade and investment negotiations.