Late last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump reached a trade truce in Busan, South Korea, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit. Beyond the pre-existing tariffs imposed by the first Trump administration and reinforced by the Biden administration, the current Trump administration will now levy an additional…
Talks between the Chinese and South Korean leaders have renewed diplomatic momentum, but what happens next could hinge on how Seoul balances its relations with Washington, according to analysts. A lighthearted exchange before their state banquet drew media attention. After Xi presented Lee with a gift of two Chinese Xiaomi smartphones with South Korean-made displays,…
Smartphone giant Xiaomi briefly took the spotlight during Saturday’s meeting between President Xi Jinping and his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae-myung, as a pair of the company’s handsets were presented as gifts by China’s head of state. The selection of its flagship consumer product as a state gift reflected Xiaomi’s growing status as a symbol…
China’s top diplomat has called the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump “a historic moment” that would help reduce misunderstanding and prevent major fluctuations in their countries’ bilateral ties. Foreign Minister Wang Yi also noted that Shenzhen in southern China was getting ready to host next year’s Apec summit, a…
China will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meeting in its southern city of Shenzhen in November next year. The announcement was made on Saturday by Chinese President Xi Jinping as world leaders wrapped up this year’s Apec meeting, held in the South Korean city of Gyeongju. Xi, who was speaking at a handover ceremony,…
Hong Kong is experiencing a charm offensive from South Korea, which is hosting the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju — a drive aimed at bolstering the country’s branding campaign and boosting tourism. The special administrative region is South Korea’s fifth-largest source of overseas tourists, with 570,000 visitor trips made by Hong…
US President Donald Trump said he may discuss a decline in Chinese purchases of Russian oil with Xi Jinping following US sanctions on two major oil companies and expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin over his conduct of the war in Ukraine. Trump, speaking to reporters en route to Asia to meet world leaders, including Xi,…
As the presidents of China and the United States prepare to meet in South Korea next week, observers remain sceptical of breakthroughs but see potential for incremental steps towards mutual de-escalation of US-China tensions. Without confirming a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump, China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that Xi Jinping would visit South Korea…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has used his first official phone call with his new South Korean counterpart to call on Seoul to oppose “decoupling” and to pursue an independent foreign policy. In his call with Cho Hyun on Monday, Wang urged South Korea to promote a “stable, sustainable and predictable” China policy and to…
Home » ASIA » Discover the Best of Korea’s Cultural Heritage at ITE Hong Kong 2025: A Glimpse into the Past and Future Monday, June 9, 2025 The Korea Heritage Agency is set to showcase Korea’s rich cultural heritage at the 2025 International Travel Expo (ITE) Hong Kong. Running from June 12-15, this event will…