Lee, Xi discuss peace efforts, practical coop in first summit

President Lee Jae Myung set a positive tone in relations with Beijing in his first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two leaders agreed on the need to work together to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula and boost practical cooperation.

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Their talks took place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the southeastern city of Gyeongju, during Xi's three-day State Visit to South Korea, his first in 11 years. The summit was closely watched as Seoul strives to maintain a careful balance by improving ties with China, its largest trading partner and a traditional ally of North Korea, while keeping close alignment with the United States amid deepening great power rivalry.