"Analysts say summit signals Beijing's desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances. Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to a state visit in Beijing, signalling China's desire to reinforce relations with South Korea amid regional turbulence. South Korea's national security adviser, Wi Sung-lac, told reporters on Friday that Lee will meet Xi in Beijing on Monday before travelling to Shanghai to visit the historic site of South Korea's provisional government during Japan's 35-year colonial rule."
"Lee is also expected to persuade China to take a constructive role in achieving a breakthrough in resolving issues on the Korean Peninsula, Wi added. It will be the second meeting between Xi and Lee in just two months, in what analysts have described as an unusually short interval, reflecting Beijing's interest in bolstering ties before the next meeting between the leaders of South Korea and Japan takes place."
Xi Jinping has invited South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to a state visit in Beijing. Lee will meet Xi in Beijing then travel to Shanghai to visit the site of South Korea's provisional government during Japan's colonial rule. Leaders are expected to discuss practical cooperation including supply-chain investment, tourism, and transnational crime responses. Lee will seek China's constructive role in achieving breakthroughs on Korean Peninsula issues. The meeting is the second between Xi and Lee in two months, signaling Beijing's interest in bolstering ties before a South Korea–Japan leaders' meeting. South Korea reaffirmed respect for the one-China policy.
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