China, South Korea Seek to Boost Ties Amid Regional Tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is visiting China this week, marking the country's first such visit in over six years.
Published: 1/5/2026, 11:44:59 PM EST

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is visiting China this week, marking the country's first such visit in over six years.

Lee's meeting with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping comes as his administration tries to walk a tightrope between the United States and China.

Meanwhile, Beijing is making its demands to Seoul clear.