Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday, signaling Beijing's intent to strengthen ties with Seoul amidst strained relations ‌with Japan over Taiwan. The visit marks the second meeting between Xi and Lee in just two months, an unusually…

Jan. 2 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's presidential office said Friday it "respects the One China principle" after China urged Seoul to reaffirm its position on Taiwan ahead of President Lee Jae-myung's planned visit to China.