South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung (L) takes a selfie with China's President Xi Jinping (R) after a dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 5, 2026. AFP
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Firstpost06-01-2026, 06:17

Xi Urges South Korea's Lee to Make "Right Choices" Amid Global Turmoil

  • Chinese President Xi Jinping met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, urging "right strategic choices" in a "complex world."
  • Lee's visit, first in six years, followed North Korea's missile launches; leaders agreed on Korean Peninsula peace and dialogue.
  • 15 cooperation documents signed across technology, environment, transportation, and trade sectors.
  • Lee seeks to expand economic ties with China, South Korea's largest trading partner, and leverage China's influence on North Korea.
  • The visit occurs amidst regional tensions, including China's Taiwan drills, with Seoul maintaining a neutral stance.

Why It Matters: Xi and Lee discuss strategic choices, regional peace, and economic cooperation amidst a turbulent global landscape.

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