Chinese trade unions are ready to further friendly cooperation with the trade unions of South Korea, said Chinese trade union chief Wang Zhaoguo in Beijing Monday.

Wang, president of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, made the remarks when meeting with Lee Yong-deuk, president of South Korea General Federation of Trade Unions.

Wang, also member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, said the trade unions of the two Asian neighbors should step up cooperation and make joint efforts to boost China-South Korea friendly relations.

Wang also briefed Lee on the just-concluded fifth plenary session of the 16th CPC Central Committee.

(Xinhua News Agency October 18, 2005)