First South Korean Presidential Visit to China in Six Years Amid Tense Relations

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has arrived in Beijing for his first state visit to China since 2017. He met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. The trip marks a significant diplomatic effort between the two major Asian economies. Relations have been strained in recent years over several issues. Key points of discussion included North Korea's advancing nuclear weapons program. Trade and global supply chain security were also high on the agenda. Observers see the meeting as an attempt to stabilize ties. Both countries navigate complex alliances, with South Korea being a key U.S. ally and China being North Korea's main supporter. No major joint agreements were announced immediately following the talks. The focus was described as "re-establishing dialogue channels" for future cooperation.