BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sought a united front with South Korea against Japan amid Sino-Japanese tensions over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, citing their past "tremendous sacrifices" in defeating Japanese militarism, Chinese state-run media said.

In his talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Beijing, Xi said China and South Korea should "firmly stand on the right side of history" and make "correct and strategic choices," according to the reports, indicating a willingness to work together on history issues concerning Japan.

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