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Xi and Lee Collaborate on Promising Silver Economy

2/18/2026

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  • President Xi Jinping and President Lee Jae Myung meet to discuss how aging populations reshape their economies.
  • In November, China and South Korea signed a cooperation agreement on the silver economy, targeting elderly services.
  • During his January visit to China, Lee Jae Myung emphasized collaboration in the silver economy.
  • Analysts view the silver economy as a promising area for cooperation, noting growth potential despite tensions.