Aug 31–Sep 4, 2026 — The 16th round of second‑phase China–South Korea FTA
negotiations was held in Beijing. Delegations conducted detailed talks on
cross‑border services trade and negative‑list market access and reported
positive progress. Both sides agreed to accelerate negotiations and seek an
early conclusion, aiming to further open services and investment sectors to
support healthy, stable China–South Korea economic and trade ties.