Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Korea on the 30th, coinciding with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju. It will be the first state visit to Korea by Xi since 2014, under former President Park Geun-hye, in 11 years.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the same day, "President Xi Jinping, at the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung, will visit Gyeongju, Korea, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 to attend the APEC summit and carry out a state visit to Korea."
Guo Jiakun, Spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, "This visit is Xi Jinping's first state visit to Korea in 11 years and the first meeting between the leaders of China and Korea since President Lee Jae-myung took office." Guo said, "China and Korea are neighboring countries and cooperation partners," adding, "China values China–Korea relations, and its policy toward Korea maintains stability and continuity. China is willing to work with Korea to uphold the original intent of establishing diplomatic relations, adhere to good-neighborly friendship and mutual benefit, and advance the development of the strategic cooperative partnership."
Xi will first hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the 30th, the day he arrives in Korea, and then hold a summit with President Lee Jae-myung on the 1st, two days later. As the leader of the next APEC host nation, he is also scheduled to deliver an APEC address.