At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from Jan. 4 to 7. This visit marks President Lee Jae Myung's first trip to China since taking office and the first visit by a South Korean President in six years. Before his visit, in an exclusive interview with China Media Group, Lee reiterated that South Korea consistently respects the one-China principle. With regard to China's most fundamental concern—the Taiwan question—South Korea will, as always, uphold a position of respecting for the one-China stance.
Author: Saikat Bhattacharya