The Millennium-long inheritance of China-South Korea cultural exchanges

The 32th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Gyeongju, South Korea. This ancient city, with its millennia of history, once again bears witness to the enduring friendship between China and South Korea.

Over a thousand years ago, Choe Chi-won, an ancient scholar from the Silla Kingdom, traveled to China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to pursue his studies, leaving behind a legacy of mutual learning between civilizations. Today, young people from China and South Korea are building bridges for cross-cultural dialogue by reciting ancient poetry in each other's language.

In an era where APEC champions mutual trust, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation, language serves not only as a tool for communication but also as a bond that connects people. The flourishing of Chinese language education has cultivated a generation of young talents who are not only familiar with each other's cultures but also possess a global perspective. This humanistic foundation injects fresh momentum into regional economic collaboration and connectivity.