President Lee Jae Myung China State Visit 2026: Affirming One-China Policy Ahead of Summit
President Lee Jae Myung affirms the 'one-China' policy ahead of his 2026 state visit to Beijing. He is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping to discuss economic ties and regional security.
A diplomatic tightrope walk begins in Beijing. President Lee Jae Myung confirmed on Friday that South Korea will stick to its respect for the 'one-China' policy. This announcement comes just days before his high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
President Lee Jae Myung China State Visit 2026: Balancing Regional Tensions
According to reports from Yonhap and China's CCTV, President Lee emphasized that the foreign policy principles established in 1992 remain the 'core guidelines' for bilateral relations. "I clearly affirm that respecting the 'one-China' principle and maintaining peace in Northeast Asia are very important," Lee stated during his interview.
Lee's four-day trip, starting this Sunday, is set against a backdrop of heightened military activity. Earlier this week, Beijing conducted large-scale drills near Taiwan, making this summit a critical moment for regional stability.
Core Guidelines for Bilateral Ties
The upcoming talks are expected to go beyond rhetoric. Leaders will likely discuss deep-rooted economic ties and the ongoing security challenges on the Korean Peninsula. By reaffirming the 1992 diplomatic framework, Lee is signaling a desire for predictability in a volatile geopolitical climate.
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