China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Thursday signed an
agreement to enhance the exchanges and cooperation on culture and
copyright issues.
The agreement was signed between National Copyright
Administration of China and ROK Culture and Tourism Ministry on the
sidelines of a four-day international cultural expo in Shenzhen, a
booming city in southern China's Guangdong Province.
As the two Asian nations share similar cultural and historical
background, it is in their interests to step up the exchanges and
cooperation on culture and copyright issues, said Chinese and ROK
officials at the signing ceremony.
The agreement signified the more extensive and in-depth
cooperation on culture and copyright issues between the two
countries, the officials said.
According to the agreement, the two sides will help with each
other and seek common benefits within the World Trade Organization
and other international institutions.
(Xinhua News Agency May 19, 2006)
