Beijing, Jan. 4 -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from January 4 to January 7, the Global Times, a prominent state-run Chinese media outlet, reported.

The visit comes days after Lee reaffirmed South Korea's respect for the One-China principle in an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, signalling Seoul's intent to strengthen relations with Beijing amid shifting regional dynamics, according to Global Times.

In the nearly 20-minute interview aired on January 2, Lee described the visit as an important opportunity to advance economic and diplomatic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The trip, confirmed b...