Xi Renews China-Korea Ties With Lee on First Visit in 11 Years

Lee Jae Myung and Xi Jinping at the APEC Leaders' Summit in Gyeongju on Oct. 31.
Source: APEC 2025 Korea/Yonhap News

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By Soo-hyang Choi and James Mayger

November 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM UTC

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November 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM UTC

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China’s President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of ties with South Korea in talks with President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday, as both leaders sought to rebuild relations after years of Seoul moving closer to the US.