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Wang Yi visits South Korea as China economy faces cooling concerns

The trip comes as China pursues military modernization toward its 2027 centenary goal, with the PLA timeline highlighted alongside economic unease.

South Korea and China are set to be in focus as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi makes a visit to South Korea, according to coverage by SCMP Economy.

The report also points to a cooler picture for China’s economy and links the broader national agenda to ongoing work by the People’s Liberation Army toward its 2027 centenary goal.

Separately, SCMP Economy notes an event scheduled in Hong Kong that will feature discussion of China’s military modernization, with a retired PLA senior colonel expected to speak.

SCMP Economy frames the developments as part of the wider context surrounding China’s priorities as it balances economic conditions with defense modernization.

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