South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks by telephone with Chinese President Xi Jinping in February last year. Photo: DPA
Xi Jinping charms Moon Jae-in as China and US compete for an ally in South Korea
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South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks by telephone with Chinese President Xi Jinping in February last year. Photo: DPA