'30th Anniversary of Korea-China Diplomatic Relations' Han Deok-su and Li Keqiang: "We Must Become Partners for a New 30 Years Based on Mutual Respect"

KCCI Hosts 30th Anniversary Business Forum for Korea-China Diplomatic Relations
Prime Ministers Emphasize Mutual Respect and Cooperation via Video Messages
Chairman Chey Tae-won: "A Good Neighbor Is Priceless"

Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of China, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the Korea-China 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Business Forum held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 24th. This forum was conducted via video conference connecting Seoul and Beijing. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

"Over the past 30 years, Korea and China have developed a mature relationship. I hope that businesspeople will continue to work together so that the two countries can become partners based on mutual respect." (Han Duck-soo, Prime Minister of Korea)

"Although international and regional situations are changing and the global economy faces uncertainties, Korea and China must strengthen cooperation in areas such as innovation, advanced industries, and green development." (Li Keqiang, Premier of China)

"There is a Chinese proverb that says, 'Living with good neighbors is worth more than gold (好?居金不?).' I hope today's forum will serve as an opportunity to continue the next 30 years between Korea and China." (Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and SK Group)

At the business forum held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, the prime ministers of both countries and Chairman Choi Tae-won unanimously called for opening a "new 30 years."

On the morning of the 24th, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a business forum at the Sangyoo Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Korea-China diplomatic relations. In cooperation with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the Korea International Trade Association, and KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), the forum connected Seoul and Beijing online.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry has continuously expanded exchanges and cooperation by establishing the Korea-China Private Economic Council with CCPIT. It has also operated the China-Korea Chamber of Commerce, the only Korean legal economic organization in China, striving to activate private economic cooperation between the two countries.

At the event, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and Premier Li Keqiang encouraged businesspeople from both countries through video congratulatory messages. This event, held on the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, marked the first time since the new government took office that the prime ministers of Korea and China jointly delivered congratulatory remarks, demonstrating strong interest from both governments and the business community.

Chairman Chey Tae-won of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry is delivering a congratulatory speech at the Korea-China 30th Anniversary Business Forum held on the 24th at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul. This forum was conducted by connecting Seoul and Beijing via video conference. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

On the Korean side, attendees included Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (participating via video), Jeong Jae-ho, Ambassador of Korea to China, and Yoon Do-sun, Chairman of the China-Korea Chamber of Commerce. On the Chinese side, attendees included Ren Hongbin, Chairman of CCPIT, Xing Haiming, Ambassador of China to Korea, and Yin Weiyu, Chairman of the China Chamber of Commerce in Korea.

Following the opening ceremony, the seminar was held under the themes "Global Economic Promotion and Korea-China Economic Cooperation" and "Korea-China Green Industry Cooperation and Innovation Measures." Kim Dong-soo, Head of the Overseas Industry Division at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade, who presented on the first topic, noted that since establishing diplomatic relations, Korea and China have provided growth momentum to each other, and this exchange is expected to shift from quantitative expansion to qualitative enhancement.

Jo Yoon-taek, Senior Researcher at the POSCO Research Institute, who presented on the second topic, stated, "Both Korea and China have experienced air quality pollution due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. Their manufacturing-centered industrial structures make greenhouse gas reduction difficult, and both rely on overseas energy resources. Fine dust is not only a problem for Korea and China in the West Sea region but should also be considered a new momentum for bilateral cooperation in response to global climate change."

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