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Tourists from nine more countries will soon be able to visit China without a visa. Photo: AP

China offers visa-free entry to 9 more countries in renewed tourism push

Nationals from South Korea and Slovakia have been added to the list of people who do not need a visa to visit for up to 15 days.

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First South Korean held in China under expanded spy law

South Korean national arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

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Empty ambassador chair highlights complications in China-South Korea relations

While Seoul this month announced its new envoy to Beijing, China has been without an ambassador to South Korea for over 3 months.

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Xing Haiming left the position as China’s ambassador to South Korea in July and has not been replaced, sparking discussion about the complexity of the China-South Korea relationship. Photo: YNA/dpa

Open Questions | Why North Korea is starting to become a ‘forgotten’ space for China and the US

Political scientist Kim Heung-kyu on the state of play on the Korean peninsula and how Seoul can benefit from Beijing-Washington rivalry.

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North Korea blows up roads connecting to South

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How will China react to tougher Philippine-South Korean security ties?

Seoul and Manila’s partnership does not take direct aim at Beijing but does target maritime dangers in the South China Sea.

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There have been repeated encounters between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea this year. Photo: AFP

China’s shrinking appetite for Korean cosmetics replaced by hunger for food

Korean food is booming in China, with rising exports of ramyeon and rice-based products, while cosmetics face declining market share.

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South Korea, Philippines share ‘common understanding’ on South China Sea

The nations’ leaders committed to deepening maritime cooperation on Monday, as they upgraded relations and agreed to closer coastguard ties.

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How Beijing’s recent talks with Seoul, Jakarta may mark new diplomatic strategy

Beijing has held recent meetings in this format with Seoul and Jakarta, both of whom are moving closer to the Quad.

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Chinese and South Korean officials meet in Seoul on June 18. Photo: AFP

Opinion | Olympic athletes’ spirit a guide for Northeast Asian cooperation

The way young people from the three Northeast Asian nations have upheld Olympic values and transcended politics can inspire the whole region.

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Medallists from South Korea, North Korea and China gather on the podium for a selfie at the end of their mixed table tennis doubles competition at the Summer Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris on July 30. Photo: AFP

As competition heats up, South Korea tops China for shipbuilding orders

South Korean shipwrights took 40 per cent of global intake for ship orders last month, surpassing their Chinese peers for the second time this year.

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Chinese foreign minister warns relations with Japan risk going backwards

Wang Yi told his Japanese counterpart Yoko Kamikawa that the two countries have reached a ‘critical phase’.

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South Korea accuses 3 Chinese students of illegal drone video of US carrier

The three, who allegedly photographed Naval Operations Command in Busan, could face three years in prison or a fine of US$21,000.

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The Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), an American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is anchored in Busan. Three Chinese accused of illegally photographing the ship say they were curious. Photo: AP

Opinion | Russia-North Korea treaty only adds to China’s regional woes

China needs a firm response, deft diplomacy and better ties with South Korea to safeguard its interests and influence in East Asia.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens

China-Russia drill starts after flotilla passes Japan, South Korea, Philippines

In joint warship patrol in the lead-up to the drill, Chinese-Russian flotilla practises ‘search and arrest’ in the Pacific.

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China lashes out at Nato’s ‘groundless accusations’ over Russia

Foreign minister urges security alliance not to ‘incite confrontation’ after Beijing labelled ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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China treads complex path between North and South Korea as nuclear risk rises

Beijing’s Korean peninsula headache could worsen if a Pyongyang-Moscow October surprise affects the US election, experts warn.

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Observers hope China can help rein in North Korea ahead of possible further provocations by Pyongyang before the US election in November. Photo: AFP

‘You can’t see this in Shanghai’: BTS-loving Chinese tourists flock to S Korea

Chinese tourists visiting South Korea have surged this year, with travellers drawn by sites linked to boy band BTS and Korean television series Welcome to Samdal-ri.

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Opinion | Could closer North Korea-Russia ties erode China’s regional influence?

Pyongyang and Moscow moving closer together is reason to concern all of Northeast Asia, including China, formerly North Korea’s sole ally.

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In ‘2+2’ talks, China and South Korea agree to push for more ‘political trust’

Meeting results in candid exchange of views but is not linked to Russian president’s visit to North Korea, Chinese foreign ministry says.

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Tuesday’s meeting was the first of its kind since the 2+2 dialogue was upgraded to the vice-ministerial level in 2020. Photo: AFP

Chinese foreign, defence officials to be in South Korea as Putin visits North

Sun Weidong and Zhang Baoqun will be in Seoul for ‘2+2’ dialogue on Tuesday; Kremlin says Vladimir Putin to visit Pyongyang the same day.

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Foreign vice-minister Sun Weidong is one of two senior Beijing officials set to lead a delegation to Seoul for diplomatic and security talks on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese panda centre denies South Korea-born bear Fu Bao is being abused

The refutation comes after South Korean fans take out ad in New York’s Times Square saying the animal has been mistreated in China.

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China, Japan, South Korea vow to work together to keep supply chains stable

Leaders also pledge to cooperate on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, during trilateral summit in Seoul.

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‘Grave provocation’: North condemns Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo over denuclearisation

At a three-way summit in Seoul, China, Japan and South Korea sought to cooperate on security, and denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, they said in a joint statement.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits a defence industrial complex at an undisclosed location in North Korea. Photo: KCNA via KNS/AFP

China holds talks with US-allied South Korea and Japan

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China’s Li Qiang meets leaders of Japan, South Korea ahead of 3-way summit

Japanese prime minister’s Taiwan reference draws censure from Li, who calls on South Korea to jointly ‘oppose turning economic and trade issues into political or security issues’.

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Opinion | China, South Korea and Japan are talking again – the US should take note

China, Japan and South Korea will convene a long-delayed summit despite differences on global conflicts and the unlikelihood of fruitful trade talks. All three countries share a desire to stabilise the region, especially given potential uncertainties stemming from the coming US presidential election.

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China-South Korea relations
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last updated:
16 October, 2024
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