South Korean authorities

The People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of Korea formally established modern diplomatic relations in May 1988. South Korea was the last Asian country to establish relations with the People's Republic of China. In recent years, China and South Korea have endeavored to boost their strategic and cooperative partnership in numerous sectors, as well as promoting a high-level relationship. Trade, tourism and multiculturalism, specifically, have been the most important factors of strengthening the two neighbouring countries' cooperative partnership. Despite this, historical, political and cultural disputes have still played several roles on the relations between South Korea and China, especially with China being politically aligned with North Korea. Additionally, public opinion in South Korea is overwhelmingly negative towards China.