On February 28, 2026, Ling Ji, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Commerce and Deputy China International Trade Representative, held a meeting with Yang Jie, the President of Samsung China. During the meeting, the two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on various topics, including Samsung's business expansion strategies within the Chinese market. Ling Ji highlighted China's remarkable progress across multiple sectors and its commitment to spearheading industrial innovation through technological advancements during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. He expressed his aspiration for Samsung to further solidify its footprint and deepen its engagement within the Chinese market. Yang Jie responded by noting that since its entry into China 34 years ago, Samsung has consistently broadened its investment scope in tandem with China's industrial evolution. He conveyed his confidence in China's future development trajectory and affirmed Samsung's proactive stance in ramping up its investments in the country.