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Beijing's willingness to mend ties with Seoul seen as strategic move

It comes amid intensifying rivalry with Washington, experts say

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China's willingness to mend ties with South Korea is a strategic move amid intensifying rivalry with the United States, say experts.

They added that only a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping will fully resolve a dispute that has torpedoed bilateral relations as well as trade and tourism.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 06, 2019, with the headline Beijing's willingness to mend ties with Seoul seen as strategic move. Subscribe