Lee Calls for New Era in South Korea–China Ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for a reset in relations with China, describing the moment as the start of a “new phase” in bilateral ties during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday. The meeting comes as part of Lee’s four-day official visit to China, his first since taking office and the first by a South Korean leader since 2019. Improving regional security, stabilising diplomatic relations and easing restrictions on South Korean cultural exports are among his main priorities. Relations between Seoul and Beijing had deteriorated in recent years, particularly under former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who adopted a more openly critical stance toward China. Against this backdrop, Lee’s visit is being seen as an effort to rebuild trust and restore dialogue at the highest level. During their talks, Lee said the visit represented […]