China and South Korea are standing at a major milestone in their bilateral relationship. How can the two countries seize new opportunities for cooperation and what role can pragmatic diplomacy play at a time of growing global uncertainty?
In this episode of the show Leaders Talk CMG's Zou Yun chats with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the end of his state visit to China from Jan. 4-7, his first foreign trip this year. The interview highlights the fundamentals of strategic cooperative partnership, the role of pragmatic diplomacy focused on national interests in a changing world, and the importance of high-quality China development and people-to-people exchanges.
President Lee also shares his views on regional security, including the challenges posed by tensions between South and North Korea on the Korean Peninsula and the need to seek stability and minimize conflict for the benefit of all citizens.