(Gyeongju, 2nd) Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a meeting during the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, where they exchanged symbolic gifts. Xi Jinping presented the Lee Jae-myung couple with Chinese calligraphy supplies (the Four Treasures of the Study) and two Xiaomi flagship curved smartphones. Chinese representatives explained that the curved screen was chosen because it is seen as a 'Korean feature.'
According to Korean media KBS, Xi Jinping gifted the Xiaomi 2024 flagship smartphone. President Lee Jae-myung humorously inquired about the communication security of the Xiaomi phone. Chinese representatives replied, 'It's very good.' Xi Jinping playfully suggested that Lee Jae-myung check whether the phone had a 'backdoor.' Lee Jae-myung laughed and applauded in response.
Lee Jae-myung gave Xi Jinping two meaningful gifts in return: a luxury go board made of prized nutmeg wood, and a traditional Korean mother-of-pearl lacquerware round tray.
According to Korean media KBS, Xi Jinping gifted the Xiaomi 2024 flagship smartphone. President Lee Jae-myung humorously inquired about the communication security of the Xiaomi phone. Chinese representatives replied, 'It's very good.' Xi Jinping playfully suggested that Lee Jae-myung check whether the phone had a 'backdoor.' Lee Jae-myung laughed and applauded in response.
Lee Jae-myung gave Xi Jinping two meaningful gifts in return: a luxury go board made of prized nutmeg wood, and a traditional Korean mother-of-pearl lacquerware round tray.
According to reports, the South Korean presidential office revealed that both leaders are avid Go players. Considering that during Xi Jinping's visit to Korea 11 years ago, the Korean side had gifted Go pieces, this time a high-end Go board made from precious nutmeg wood was specially prepared. The board is 9 cm high, covers an area of 1,978 square centimeters, with traditional Korean patterns carved into the table body. The surface is exquisite and fine, symbolizing the deepened strategic cooperation and friendly relations between the two countries on the foundation of shared Go culture.
The other gift is a round lacquerware tray with a diameter of 30 cm, crafted with traditional hand-making techniques dating back a thousand years. The tray surface is inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with delicate craftsmanship and elegant design.