News Share (April 1-15)

1. Xiamen ensures safety, health of China-ROK talks

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with Republic of Korea's Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, on April 3. [Photo/fmprc.gov.cn]

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the visiting Republic of Korea (ROK)'s Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong met in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, on April 3.

It was the highest-level bilateral government meeting in Xiamen since the city started implementing regular epidemic prevention and control measures.

Officials said that Xiamen's selection as the venue reflected the central government's confidence in the city's ability to arrange national diplomatic events.

The city's foreign affairs office worked with related departments involved in public security, health, and customs to ensure that both epidemic prevention rules and diplomatic etiquette were followed.

Detailed work plans were made and different teams were set up for specific tasks, including reception of foreign and domestic guests, communication with media outlets, and arranging the meeting and banquet.

These efforts ensured the success of the meeting, which won the approval of both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ROK's embassy in China.

2. Xiamen, South Jeolla promote economic cooperation

Representatives from the Foreign Affairs Office of Xiamen, the Xiamen Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and the liaison office of South Jeolla province, ROK in China pose for a photo at the signing ceremony in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, on April 7. [Photo/WeChat account: XIAMENFAO]

The Foreign Affairs Office of Xiamen, the Xiamen Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and the liaison office of South Jeolla province, ROK in China signed an agreement in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, on April 7 to facilitate bilateral exchange in economics, trade, investment, and technology.

According to the agreement, the three parties will work together to share information related to economics and trade, support exchange activities between companies and government officials from Xiamen and South Jeolla, and help improve each other's reputations in both areas.

Lin Na, vice-president of the Xiamen Municipal People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, said that 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and ROK, presenting a great opportunity for both sides to strengthen their partnership.

Lin said that the foreign affairs office hopes to work with South Jeolla to promote bilateral cooperation in economics, culture, and exchanges among teenagers.

After the signing ceremony, 42 companies from Xiamen and South Jeolla held online discussions to seek cooperation opportunities related to the food, cosmetics, and electronic device industries.