Lee sees vast potential for Korea-China cooperation in emerging industries
BEIJING — President Lee Jae Myung emphasized Sunday that there are “limitless areas for further industrial cooperation” between Korea and China, during a meeting with members of the Korean community living in Beijing. The gathering marked the first official engagement on his four-day state visit to China. “China is now competing with us in the global market, but I believe there remain boundless opportunities for future cooperation, such as renewable energy, biotechnology and the silver industry, based on the comparative advantages of both countries,” Lee said. The president noted that more than three decades have passed since Seoul and Beijing established diplomatic relations. Despite periods of strain, he said, the two nations have continued exchanges and cooperation, achieving remarkable growth in the process. “It is often said that even mountains and rivers change in 10 years, and China has indeed undergone sweeping transformations and reforms,” Lee said. “Fintech technologies such as Alipay have become part of everyday life, and the adoption of electric vehicles has
