South Korean President Lee Jae Myung begins a four-day visit to China on Sunday, January 4, 2026, aiming to deepen ties amid rising China-Japan tensions over Taiwan. This trip marks Lee's first visit to China since taking office and follows recent large-scale military drills by Beijing around Taiwan. During his visit, Lee will meet with President Xi Jinping and stated South Korea respects the "One-China" policy, emphasizing mutual respect for healthy Beijing-Seoul relations.