China & South Korea
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International
China: China is the final destination for Scott Bessent's trip, where a Leaders' Summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is scheduled. Vice Premier He Lifeng of China is also expected to meet Scott Bessent in Seoul.
South Korea: South Korea is a stop on Scott Bessent's itinerary, where he is expected to discuss foreign exchange and economic issues with local officials, potentially including Koo Yun-cheol.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is a central participant in the high-level talks with the United States, aiming to ease trade and investment, address semiconductor export curbs, and discuss rare earths and the Iran war.
South Korea: South Korea hosted the preparatory talks between the United States and China, with its President Lee Jae Myung meeting both Scott Bessent and He Lifeng to discuss stable ties and supply chains.
May 13, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
China: South Korea's exports to China jumped 62.5% on-year to $17.7 billion in April, driven by strong demand for semiconductor and IT products.
South Korea: South Korea's exports exceeded $80 billion for the second consecutive month in April, driven by strong semiconductor shipments, leading to a significant trade surplus.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
China: China is highlighted as a high-growth region in the sensory testing services market, with a projected CAGR of 7.8%.
South Korea: South Korea continues to grow steadily in the sensory testing services market, supported by innovation.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
China: China is the primary market for GLN International's expanded QR payment services, offering a vast merchant ecosystem for travelers.
South Korea: GLN International, based in South Korea, is expanding its services for Korean travelers in China, enhancing cross-border payment convenience.
May 14, 2026 · 8 articles
International
China: The US arms delivery delays raise concerns about the United States' ability to deter China in a potential conflict over Taiwan.
South Korea: South Korea, a US ally in Asia, depends on US weapons and is likely to experience delivery delays, prompting it to consider alternative defense suppliers.
May 01, 2026 · 13 articles
International
China: China is hosting Donald Trump for a summit to discuss trade, geopolitical issues, and potential cooperation. China seeks to expand cooperation and manage differences with the United States.
South Korea: South Korea served as the location for preparatory trade talks between US and Chinese officials, specifically at Incheon airport.
May 13, 2026 · 28 articles
International
China: China is hosting Donald Trump for a state visit to engage in high-level discussions on trade and geopolitical matters, including its stance on Iran.
South Korea: South Korea is the location for pre-visit trade talks between He Lifeng and Scott Bessent, and also where Donald Trump and Xi Jinping previously met.
May 11, 2026 · 14 articles
International
China: China is a major plastic user and polluter in Asia, heavily reliant on Middle Eastern feedstock, and is significantly affected by the plastic supply disruptions and price increases.
South Korea: South Korea is a significant plastic user in Asia, and its companies like Yonwoo and Gaone International are directly impacted by the plastic supply disruptions, with some benefiting and others struggling.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
International
China: China's export engine slowed sharply in March due to the conflict's impact on energy and transportation costs, affecting global demand for its manufactured goods.
South Korea: South Korea delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years due to a jump in chip exports, benefiting from the global surge in AI investment, making it an outlier to the general economic downturn.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
China: China's weaker oil demand has slightly slowed the global inventory drawdown, and its crude inventories remain robust, with the country considering resuming refined-product exports.
South Korea: South Korea's oil stockpiles are comfortable, and the country is considering resuming refined-product exports.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is looking to exploit strategic openings created by the fraying US alliances and is attempting to promote itself as a more reliable global partner.
South Korea: South Korea is unsettled by Donald Trump's tariffs and disparagement of alliances, raising concerns about US reliability in future conflicts.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is considered the second strongest nation militarily and is a key player in trade discussions with the United States. It is also helping Kuwait build a port.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI index sank due to worries about potential government redistribution of AI profits.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is a key participant in the trade summit, aiming to stabilize economic relations with the United States while also pursuing its industrial strategy focused on green energy and advanced technologies. China's purchases of American products decreased by $50 billion last year.
South Korea: South Korea was the location of a previous meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping where a trade truce was finalized.
May 11, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China: China is a key participant in the trade war with the United States, experiencing reduced trade with the US but increasing exports to other markets, and is now seeking to repair economic damage through a summit.
South Korea: South Korea is a new production location for InStyler as it diversifies its supply chain.
May 13, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
China: China is part of the North-East Asia region, which saw increased demand for Indian products.
South Korea: South Korea is part of the North-East Asia region, which saw increased demand for Indian products.
May 17, 2026 · 9 articles
International
China: China is mentioned as one of the top global coal users, but its direct involvement in the event's core actions is not detailed.
South Korea: South Korea, another major LNG importer, significantly increased coal-fired power generation and experienced six-month lows in gas-fired power supply. Its coal imports are expected to rise by over 50% in May.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is a major importer of oil and closely watches developments in the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea: South Korea is an Asian ally dependent on safe shipping corridors through the Strait of Hormuz, rerouting energy imports towards the United States during the crisis.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, indicating its role as a potential mediator due to its close economic and political ties with Iran.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index soared to a record high, driven by expectations of strong growth in artificial intelligence, benefiting its major chipmakers.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
China: China is preparing to host a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, where the Middle East conflict and trade will be key topics.
South Korea: South Korea is part of the US Treasury Secretary's diplomatic tour, with discussions on economic security.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
China: China hosted the summit with the United States, with its President Xi Jinping warning about potential conflict over Taiwan and seeking to strengthen economic ties while navigating geopolitical tensions.
South Korea: South Korea was the location where US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met to discuss trade relations prior to the main summit.
May 14, 2026 · 35 articles
International
China: China's foreign minister called for a comprehensive ceasefire, influencing the situation due to China's close economic and political ties with Iran.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index reached a record high, driven by gains in AI-related companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
May 06, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China: China is the biggest buyer of Iran's oil, and the United States is pressuring China to encourage Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea: A South Korean cargo ship, HMM Namu, caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, leading to accusations from Donald Trump against Iran, which Iran denied.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
China: China is hosting talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Chinese counterpart, with Donald Trump also expected to visit, indicating its role in potential diplomatic efforts.
South Korea: A South Korean vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fire and explosion.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
International
China: China, as an ally of Iran, vetoed a prior International — United Nations Security Council resolution and expressed concern after a Chinese-crewed oil tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea: South Korea, a major importer of crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to disruptions caused by the conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
Business
China: China's growing guardedness about sharing critical EV and battery technology is a key driver for Indian companies like Tata Group and JSW Group to invest in domestic R&D to reduce reliance on Chinese technology.
South Korea: South Korea is a source of nickel manganese cobalt battery technology for Agratas, indicating existing international partnerships while India seeks to develop its own capabilities.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China, as an ally of Iran, vetoed a prior International — United Nations Security Council resolution calling for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea: South Korea, which imports a significant portion of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to fears of an energy crisis.
May 07, 2026 · 31 articles
International
China: China vetoed a previous Security Council resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz, indicating its stance on international diplomatic efforts related to the conflict.
South Korea: South Korea was urged by Donald Trump to join the mission in the Strait of Hormuz after an alleged Iranian attack on a South Korean cargo ship, indicating potential involvement in the conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 36 articles
Domestic
China: China is mentioned as one of the nations that already manufacture homegrown telecom equipment, a league India has now joined.
South Korea: South Korea is mentioned as one of the nations that already manufacture homegrown telecom equipment, a league India has now joined.
Sep 27, 2025 · 13 articles
Domestic
China: The United States had a goods trade deficit with China in March.
South Korea: The United States had a goods trade deficit with South Korea in March.
May 05, 2026 · 13 articles
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