South Korea-China diplomatic engagement has centered on restoring bilateral ties strained in prior years, with Presidents Xi Jinping and Lee Jae-Myung holding their second in-person summit in Beijing on January 5, 2026, during Lee’s state visit. The leaders signed multiple cooperation documents on trade, technology, and other areas while committing to regular high-level dialogue and mutual respect for core interests. No additional bilateral meetings have occurred since, though regional dynamics—including North Korea’s nuclear program, U.S. policy shifts, and trilateral coordination with Japan—continue to shape scheduling. Traders monitor multilateral forums such as APEC or potential reciprocal visits for signals of another encounter before the market resolution date, with outcomes hinging on verifiable official announcements and reporting.