South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has shared a selfie with Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Lee Jae Myung/X)
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News1806-01-2026, 13:47

Lee Takes 'Shot Of A Lifetime' With Xi Using Gifted Xiaomi Phone, Sparks Online Buzz

  • South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared selfies with Xi Jinping and their wives on X, taken with a Xiaomi phone gifted by Xi.
  • Lee called it the "shot of a lifetime," expressing hope for improved Korea-China relations through frequent communication.
  • The Xiaomi phone gained attention in November when Xi joked about its security, asking Lee to "check if there is a backdoor."
  • During their 90-minute summit, Xi urged Lee to join Beijing in making "right strategic choices" amidst global complexity.
  • The selfie post sparked significant online interest, being shared over 3,400 times in a few hours.

Why It Matters: Lee's selfie with Xi using a gifted phone symbolizes efforts to improve Korea-China relations.

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