Why the world is watching closely: China-U.S. trade talks in London

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  Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts phone talks with South Korea's newly elected President Li Jieming.

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  The first China-U.S.

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  economic and trade consultation mechanism meeting is underway in London,

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  and about 700 U.S.

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  Marines are being mobilized in response to protests in Los Angeles.

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  I'm Ge'anna in Beijing.

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  We begin today's program with a phone conversation that could shape the future of Northeast Asia.

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  Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and South Korea should elevate their strategic partnership to a higher level.

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  During a phone conversation with South Korea's newly elected President Li Jianmin,

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  Xi Jinping called for deeper cooperation to bring more certainty to both regional and global affairs.

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  He also urged stronger cooperation on multilateralism and free trade.

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  So what could closer ties between China and South Korea mean for regional stability and cooperation?

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  So for more on this, let's have Dr. Rong Ying,

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  Chair Professor with the School of International Studies at Sichuan University.

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