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  "id": 963664,
  "title": "Xi congratulates Lee on 78th anniv. of S. Korean government's establishment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/xi-congratulates-lee-on-78th-anniv-of-s-korean-governments-963664",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T05:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260815/xi-congratulates-lee-on-78th-anniv-of-s-korean-governments-establishment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed his best wishes to President Lee Jae Myung on the 78th anniversary of South Korea's government, according to reports from Xinhua News Agency. In his message, Xi emphasized the significance of South Korea and China as \"important neighbors and partners,\" highlighting the importance of fostering bilateral relations. On August 15, South Korea observed Liberation Day, marking the end of Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule and the subsequent establishment of the Republic of Korea's government three years later. Over the past 34 years since diplomatic relations were established, both nations have achieved mutual success and shared development through joint efforts, resulting in fruitful outcomes across various fields. Xi, who had reciprocal visits with Lee in late 2025 and earlier this year, expressed his belief that continued collaboration would contribute to peace and development in the region and beyond.",
  "summary": "Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended congratulations to President Lee Jae Myung on the 78th anniversary of the establishment of South Korea's government, China's Xinhua News Agency reported. In a congratulatory message, Xi described South Korea and China as \"important neighbors and partners,\" underscoring the importance of advancing bilateral relations. The message came as South…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Xi congratulates Lee on 78th anniv. of S. Korean government's establishment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/xi-congratulates-lee-on-78th-anniv-of-s-korean-governments",
        "published": "2026-08-15T04:42:12.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Xi congratulates Lee on 78th anniv. of S. Korean government's establishment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/xi-congratulates-lee-on-78th-anniv-of-s-korean-governments-962410",
        "published": "2026-08-15T05:32:02.000Z"
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