Xi urges China–South Korea unity to uphold WWII legacy and regional stability

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on China and South Korea to safeguard the legacy of World War II and strengthen peace and stability in Northeast Asia during talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Beijing. The leaders highlighted shared history, economic interdependence and cooperation in emerging sectors, while pledging to manage differences through dialogue, oppose protectionism and deepen people-to-people exchanges. Fifteen cooperation agreements were signed following the meeting.