South Korea's Lee seeks to develop strategic cooperative partnership with China

South Korea's President Lee visits China
Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung inspect honor guards during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, January 5, 2026. Yonhap via REUTERS
Source: Yonhap News Agency

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday their summit is an important opportunity for full restoration of South Korea-China relations.

Lee said in opening remarks during their summit talks that they will continue efforts to develop the strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries into an irreversible trend.

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