Prelude to U.S.-China summit, scholars discuss fault lines in Korea

A seminar titled “Changes and Prospects in US-China Relations” is held at Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo in Seongnam Gyeonggi Province on May 6 2026 AJP Yoo Na-hyun — A seminar titled “Changes and Prospects in U.S.-China Relations” is held at Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on May 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

SEOUL, May 06 (AJP) -Scholars from South Korea and China gathered in Seongnam on Tuesday to dissect the shifting balance between Washington and Beijing ahead of a closely watched meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping due next week.

At Gravity Pangyo in Gyeonggi Province, academics and policy experts filled the conference hall for a special seminar examining how intensifying U.S.-China rivalry is reshaping diplomacy, technology and security across East Asia.

Hosted by the Gyeonggi Research Institute under the theme “Changes and Prospects in U.S.-China Relations,” the event unfolded against the backdrop of prolonged tensions in the Middle East and growing uncertainty over global supply chains.

Participants exchanged views on South Korea’s strategic options as geopolitical competition between the world’s two largest powers deepens.

Among the keynote speakers was Yan Xuetong, honorary dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University, who joined Korean scholars in discussing the evolving regional order and the diplomatic challenges facing Seoul.

Yan Xuetong honorary dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University delivers a lecture during the “Changes and Prospects in US-China Relations” seminar at Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo in Seongnam Gyeonggi Province on May 6 AJP Yoo Na-hyun 20260506 — Yan Xuetong, honorary dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University, delivers a lecture during the “Changes and Prospects in U.S.-China Relations” seminar at Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on May 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

Kang Sung-cheon president of the Gyeonggi Research Institute speaks during the “Changes and Prospects in US-China Relations” seminar at Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo in Seongnam Gyeonggi Province on May 6 AJP Yoo Na-hyun 20260506 — Kang Sung-cheon, president of the Gyeonggi Research Institute, speaks during the “Changes and Prospects in U.S.-China Relations” seminar at Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on May 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

Experts take part in a panel discussion during the “Changes and Prospects in US-China Relations” seminar at Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo in Seongnam Gyeonggi Province on May 6 AJP Yoo Na-hyun 20260506 — Experts take part in a panel discussion during the “Changes and Prospects in U.S.-China Relations” seminar at Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on May 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

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Prelude to U.S.-China summit, scholars discuss fault lines in Korea

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