China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held a new round of follow-up negotiations on services and investment under their bilateral free trade agreement in Beijing from Monday to Friday, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
During the 15th round of follow-up negotiations, both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on issues such as cross-border services trade and financial services, as well as market access concerns tied to the negative list approach. According to both delegations, the negotiations led to positive progress.
The two countries also agreed to push for an early conclusion of the second-phase FTA talks, aiming to further open up the services and investment sectors.
China, ROK hold 15th round of FTA follow-up talks
A concert was held in Beijing on Monday evening in celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng joined about 3,000 people to watch the performance, titled "Putting the People First."
Held at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing, the concert featured five segments, honoring revolutionary martyrs, recalling military-civilian solidarity during the years of the revolutionary wars, and depicting development during the years of socialist revolution and construction.
Performers also showcased China's transformations since reform and opening-up, and highlighted the country's achievements in the new era.
As the performance drew to a close, the audience rose to chorus the song "Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China."
Representatives of foreign experts working in China were also invited to the event.
China holds concert to celebrate 105th founding anniversary of CPC
