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China and South Korea to reset bilateral relations

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On Tuesday, Xi Jinping held his first call with new South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
Some context: The two countries are economically close, but diplomatic ties have cooled in recent years as Lee’s predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol, pursued a strongly pro-US foreign policy.
Both sides signaled a ...