청, Xi Jinping March Visit to South Korea Rumor... "Korea-China Consultation Underway"

President Moon Jae-in "Xi Jinping to Visit South Korea This Year"... Announces Strengthened Exchange and Cooperation with China

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House showed a cautious attitude regarding the rumor of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Korea in March, stating that "consultations between Korea and China are underway."

Goh Min-jung, the Blue House spokesperson, explained in a message sent to reporters on the 7th that there is "nothing decided" regarding the possibility of President Xi Jinping's solo visit to Korea in March. The Blue House perceives Xi Jinping's visit to Korea this year as virtually confirmed. However, they are withholding comments on specific details such as the timing.

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President Moon Jae-in requested Xi Jinping to visit Korea this year during a summit meeting with him in Beijing ahead of the Korea-China-Japan summit last month. If President Xi visits Korea, it will be the first time in six years since July 2014 and the first during President Moon's administration.

In his 2020 New Year's address on the 7th, President Moon stated, "We will strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China in various fields," and added, "With President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang's visits to Korea scheduled this year, we will strive to elevate Korea-China relations to a new level."

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