October 24, 2025

At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju and pay a state visit to the ROK from October 30 to November 1, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.

When asked about the Chinese side's expectations of its relations with South Korea, as President Xi will pay a state visit to South Korea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference on Friday that China and South Korea are each other's close neighbors and cooperation partners. China attaches great importance to its relations with South Korea and its policy on South Korea maintains consistency and continuity. 

This visit is President Xi's first state visit to South Korea in 11 years and also the first meeting between the heads of state of China and South Korea since President Lee Jae-myung took office, he said.

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