Overview
- Xi Jinping held his first summit with newly elected President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju on the final day of the APEC forum during a state visit to South Korea.
- The main gift was a Go board crafted from Torreya nucifera wood native to Jeju Island, reflecting both leaders’ interest in the game, according to Lee’s office.
- The presidential office said the board was produced by South Korea’s 6 Brothers and described specific dimensions and traditional Korean carvings on each side.
- Lee also presented a traditional mother-of-pearl inlay lacquer tray, described as a symbol of hopes for continued friendly South Korea–China ties.
- A state dinner was set to feature dishes enjoyed in both countries and Xi’s favored Mengzhilan baijiu, following an earlier week in which Lee honored U.S. President Donald Trump with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa and a Silla crown replica.