Xi Jinping Hosts South Korean President Amid Regional Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting Sunday, marking their second meeting in two months. The visit underscores China's strategic prioritization of South Korea amid strained relations with Japan over Taiwan.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping xi jinpingis set to host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung lee jae myungon a state visit beginning Sunday, marking their second meeting in just two months. This swift follow-up underscores Beijing's strategic intent to fortify ties with Seoul, especially as tensions with Japan JPJPsimmer over Taiwan. The timing of the visit, preceding Lee's planned trip to Japan, signals China's initiative to deepen bilateral alignment before regional summits take place.
Printed Chinese and South Korean flags are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Printed Chinese and South Korean flags are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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