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[email protected] Preface Active investment in China, finding more market opportunities in China, and strengthening the cooperative relationship with China have so far been successful paths for Korean companies and the government to take in response to China’s new economic might. However, it is not certain whether Korea can maintain its market position in both Chinese and world markets in the future because China is becoming more competitive in many industries where Korea c