China's Xi Considering South Korea Visit, Seeks Trilateral Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his serious consideration of visiting South Korea as part of efforts to support peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. During talks with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, Xi emphasized China's willingness to promote a strategic partnership between the two countries. The commitment to cooperation comes ahead of trilateral talks involving China, Japan, and South Korea, aimed at paving the way for the first summit between the three nations in four years. Xi also expressed support for dialogue between the two Koreas and urged South Korea to meet China halfway in maintaining friendly cooperation.