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Viral Xiaomi selfie highlights personal rapport at Lee–Xi Beijing summit
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During the state dinner concluding their January 5, 2026, summit in Beijing—as covered in prior reporting—South Korean President Lee Jae-myung took a viral selfie with Chinese President Xi Jinping using a Xiaomi smartphone gifted by Xi at last year's APEC summit. The lighthearted moment symbolized warming ties but drew Korean backlash for eclipsing national champion Samsung.
President Lee Jae Myung visited sites in Shanghai related to Korea's independence movement on the final day of his state visit to China. He commemorated historical sacrifices and stressed diplomacy for peace and prosperity between the two nations. The visits occurred on January 7, 2026.
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In a summit in Beijing, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to explore measures for resuming dialogue with North Korea. The leaders emphasized peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula while discussing expanded economic and cultural cooperation. Despite North Korea's recent missile launches, they reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration.