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For example, the two countries agree on the need to resume the Six-Party Talks but have conflicting opinions on the pro-active behavior actually needed to achieve that goal. <\/p>\n<p>Notably, President Lee will probably ask China to lead North Korea towards genuine denuclearization and improved inter-Korean relations; however, China will most likely ask for a resumption of the Six-Party Talks without prior condition. <\/p>\n<p>Tomorrow, President Lee will have additional discussions and dinner with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and attend an event for the 20th anniversary of South Korea-China diplomatic relations. President Lee will then have a breakfast meeting on the 11th with local South Korean entrepreneurs in China before returning home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Korean President Lee Myung Bak is meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao to discuss the Korean Peninsula situation today. 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