Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for a state visit starting Sunday, signaling Beijing's desire to strengthen ties amid deteriorating relations between China and Japan over Taiwan. Analysts suggest this visit, the second meeting between the leaders in two months, is a strategic move by China to emphasize Seoul's importance before South Korea engages with Japan. South Korea aims to restore ties with Beijing, its largest trading partner, seeking to balance its relationships while navigating regional complexities involving the U.S. and North Korea.