China has confirmed that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will pay a state visit to China from January 4 to 7, 2026, marking his first visit since taking office and a key moment in bilateral diplomacy.
Chinese officials said the visit is expected to play a positive role in advancing China–South Korea strategic cooperative relations, following recent efforts by both sides to stabilize and improve ties after years of fluctuations.
Observers noted that the visit reflects a pragmatic diplomatic approach by Seoul, with a strong focus on economic cooperation, regional stability, and building long-term consensus for sustained engagement between the two neighboring countries.
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