First, China's "green light" has made the South Korean industry breathe a sigh of relief, but South Korean media warn that China may have a follow-up move.
China** recently announced that it would approve exports to South Korean companiesGraphiteAfter the news broke, the Korean industry breathed a sigh of relief. This time, Yoon Suk-yeol kept a low profile on the Taiwan issue and did not follow Japan and other countries. However, South Korean media also issued warnings at the same time, reminding people not to rule out the possibility of possible follow-up measures from China.
China is the largest in the worldGraphiteProducing and exporting countries, its largest volume accounts for more than 65% of the world's total. In October last year,Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of ChinaAnd the General Administration of Customs suddenly announced the pairGraphiteThe implementation of export control measures has caused panic in countries such as South Korea, the United States, and Japan. However, after an assessment and review, China finally approved the export to the South Korean companyGraphite, which made the Korean industry breathe a sigh of relief.
AlthoughMinistry of Commerce of the People's Republic of ChinaMany times it has publicly stated its consideration for its own development, emphasizing that export control is in line with itInternationalIt is not for any country or region, nor for any specific event, but South Korea is still concerned about this matter. Since China has a complete set of core mineral resource system, China's future may be due to:InternationalSouth Korea is also worried about the change in the situation and the adoption of measures to further restrict exports.
China rightGraphiteThe adoption of control measures is considered to be certain by the outside worldPoliticsIntention. Due to the intensification of competition between China and the United States, especially in the semiconductor industry, the United States has adopted a series of control measures against China. Therefore, the outside world generally regards China as rightGraphiteis seen as a response to U.S. repression.
However,Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of ChinaEmphasized many times,GraphiteExport control is based on the consideration of its own development and is in line withInternationalrules and are not specific to any specific country or region. Despite this, China approved exports to South Korean companiesGraphiteThe decision is still interpreted by the outside world as suchChina-South Korea relationsofPoliticsEffect. Eventually, China's approval gave South Korea some respite, but South Korea remains concerned about future developments.
South Korea is inGraphiteand other mineral resources, the dependence on China is very high. According to the data, South Korea imported natural in 2022Graphiteand artificialGraphite, there are up to 937% are from China. GraphiteAs a key raw material for lithium batteries, itsChain's stability is critical for South Korea's battery, electric vehicle, semiconductor, and other industries.
China's "green light" is an important respite for the South Korean industry, however, in the long runGraphiteChainStability is an issue that cannot be ignored. CurrentChina-South Korea relationsand unstable, plusInternationalThe uncertainties of the situation and the possibility that China will take further restrictions in the future due to these factorsGraphiteexport measures, which will have a significant impact on South Korea.
Despite the fact that South Korea is internally rightChina-South Korea relationsFull of concerns, but Yoon Suk-yeol has recently shown a restrained attitude on some key issues. First of all, Yoon Suk-yeol** has kept a low profile on the Taiwan issue and has not provoked China. Secondly, South Korean chip giant SK hynix Group announced that it will upgrade and transform semiconductor technology in China, showing their determination to face difficulties.
Although Yoon Suk-yeol maintains close relations with the United States, they do not dare to offend China on key issues. Especially in ChinaGraphiteUnder the export power of mineral materials, it is difficult for South Korea to bear the consequences of "decoupling from China". Therefore, Yoon Suk-yeol should be more cautious and not lead to it for his own selfish desiresChina-South Korea relationsBreak. After all, China still has a lot to do when it comes to dealing with South Korea.
CurrentInternationalSociety can be said to be an intricate relationship of mutual influence, and competition between major powers is unavoidable. However, despite the competition, no country will easily touch the other's bottom line.
China-South Korea relations's stability is vital for both sides. As neighbors, there are complications between the two countriesPoliticsEconomyand cultural connections. Therefore, Yoon Suk-yeol** and China should strengthen communication and cooperation, seek common interests, and avoidPoliticsThe adverse impact of the dispute on the exchanges between the two countries.
In my opinion, as an era of increasing contacts and exchanges between the two countries,China-South Korea relationsWe should focus on mutual respect and mutual benefit. The two sides need to establish good communication channels, handle sensitive issues well, and jointly promote the development of bilateral relations. Only in this way can China and the ROK truly achieve long-term, stable, mutually beneficial and win-win cooperative relations.