Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, left, inspect an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju, where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summits were held in Gyeongju, South Korea. (AP)

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare joke about phone security during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, after presenting him with two Chinese-made smartphones at the weekend.

The exchange happened on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea Xi’s first visit to the country in more than ten years.

What Happened During the Exchange

Xi handed over two Xiaomi smartphones fitted with Korean-made displays as gifts. Lee then smiled and asked, “Is the communication line secure?”

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