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China's Xi to Host South Korea's Lee in New Year Amid Japan Tensions

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10:40 JST, January 2, 2026

SEOUL/BEIJING, Jan 2 (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday, signalling Beijing’s intent to strengthen ties with Seoul amidst strained relations with Japan over Taiwan.

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