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Xi Jinping Jokes About Backdoors While Presenting Xiaomi Phones to South Korea’s Lee Jae-Myung

During the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, South Korea, a light-hearted moment occurred between Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung.

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In a rare display of humor amid serious trade discussions, Xi Jinping made a joke regarding security vulnerabilities while gifting a pair of Xiaomi Corp. smartphones to President Lee. The exchange took place during Xi’s visit to South Korea for meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

A video clip shared on social media showcased the moment where President Lee inquired, “Is the line secure?” to which Xi responded with laughter, pointing at the smartphones and saying through an interpreter, “You can check if there’s a backdoor.” This humorous banter prompted laughter from both leaders, highlighting a brief moment of camaraderie amidst ongoing trade negotiations.

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By Yuan Gao and Yoolim Lee — November 3, 2025, 8:29 AM UTC

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