'This is bilateral engagement between S.Korea, Japan,' says Chinese FM on summit between Lee, Takaichi

By Global Times Published: Jan 13, 2026 03:30 PM

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

This is a bilateral engagement between South Korea and Japan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated Tuesday, in response to a question regarding talks between South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the same day.

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