Exploring the Relationship Between China and South Korea from the Theory of Complex Interdependence:  A Case Study of China-ROK Visa Suspension

Xiaoxiao Liu; Ruolan Xiao

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/8/20230181

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Liu,X.;Xiao,R. (2023). Exploring the Relationship Between China and South Korea from the Theory of Complex Interdependence: A Case Study of China-ROK Visa Suspension. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,8,321-326.

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Exploring the Relationship Between China and South Korea from the Theory of Complex Interdependence: A Case Study of China-ROK Visa Suspension

Xiaoxiao Liu *^,1, Ruolan Xiao ²

¹ Shandong University
² Wuhan University

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/8/20230181

Abstract

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea in 1992, the relations between the two countries have generally maintained a positive momentum while experiencing large fluctuations. Based on the theory of complex interdependence, this paper explores the main contradictions and resolution paths between China and South Korea. Using both case study and historical analysis, this paper finds that China-ROK relations are sensitive and fragile as the interdependence between the two countries deepens. Fundamentally, the lack of political mutual trust between China and South Korea is the main contradiction between the two countries. In addition, the contradiction is also reflected in the structural shift in economic relations from complementarity to both competition and cooperation. Furthermore, the significant decline in the level of awareness and understanding of each other at the social level between China and South Korea in recent years is also an important reason for the occurrence of visa suspension. Facing the new challenges of the relationship between the two countries in the post-epidemic era, this paper proposes a solution path to build political mutual trust, improve communication and early warning mechanisms, and consolidate bilateral cooperation.

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China-ROK relations, complex interdependence, post-epidemic era, visa suspension

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Volume title: Proceedings of the International Conference on Social Psychology and Humanity Studies

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ISBN：978-1-915371-97-3(Print) / 978-1-915371-98-0(Online)

Conference date: 24 April 2023

Editor：Muhammad Idrees, Faisalabad Matilde Lafuente-Lechuga

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