[Xi Jinping meets with South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik] According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the afternoon of February 7, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games, at the Harbin Sun Island Hotel. Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-ROK relations have continued to develop, promoting cooperation between the two countries and contributing to regional peace and development. China's policy toward South Korea is stable. With the increasing uncertainty in the current international and regional situation, China and South Korea should work together to consolidate and develop the China-ROK strategic cooperative partnership. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of South Korea. Both sides should carry out commemorative activities. It is in the common interests of the people of the two countries to deepen mutually integrated, mutually beneficial and win-win economic and trade relations. It is necessary to enhance cultural exchanges and strengthen friendly feelings between the people. Both sides should support each other in holding the APEC Leaders' Informal Meeting this year and next year.
