On October 27, 2025, Ling Ji, who serves as both the Vice Minister of China's Ministry of Commerce and the Deputy Representative for International Trade Negotiations, had a meeting with Seo Jin-woo, the Vice Chairman of South Korea's renowned SK Group. During the meeting, Ling Ji emphasized that the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has mapped out a comprehensive development blueprint for the next five years. This blueprint is set to foster an even more expansive and vibrant market environment. He expressed his hope that SK Group would capitalize on this favorable opportunity, further solidify its foothold in the Chinese market, and elevate its level of localization to better cater to local needs and preferences.

In response, Seo Jin-woo conveyed that SK Group places immense importance on the Chinese market and remains highly optimistic about its long-term growth prospects in the country. He affirmed that the group is committed to increasing its investment in innovation and research and development endeavors. By doing so, SK Group aims to fuel greater expansion and success in its Chinese business operations, contributing to the mutually beneficial economic cooperation between China and South Korea.