Keeping China-ROK relations healthy, stable and moving upward
In five days, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) will mark the 34th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. There is an old Chinese saying from Confucius: “At 30, one stands on one’s own; at 40, one is free from doubts.” The same, in some ways, is true of relations between countries. Last year, as Korea’s new government had just taken office, I expressed my hopes for…
In just five days, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) will commemorate the 34th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. A well-known Chinese adage attributed to Confucius states that at 30, an individual stands on their own, while at 40, they are free from doubts. This principle also applies to international relations.
Last year, when the new Korean government took office, the reporter expressed their aspirations for China-ROK relations using three phrases: reflect on the past, view it anew, and move forward again. Since then, the situation has evolved, and many developments are promising. Most significantly, within two months, both President Xi Jinping of China and President Lee Jae Myung of the ROK exchanged visits, injecting new energy into bilateral relations and ushering in a fresh phase in their ties.
This trajectory generally describes how China-ROK relations are progressing, although certain matters still necessitate collaborative efforts. Given the current context, both countries should capitalize on the existing momentum, fortify their strengths, rectify shortcomings, and cooperate in maintaining healthy, stable, and upward-moving bilateral relations. Their shared goal is comprehensive cooperation.
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