In a moment that has gone viral online, Chinese President Xi Jinping was seen joking with his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae-myung, after gifting him and the South Korean First Lady a pair of Xiaomi smartphones. Xi quipped, “This is for you and your wife," before Lee asked, “Is the communication security good?" Xi laughed and replied, “You should check if there’s a backdoor."

The playful exchange took place during Xi’s state visit on Saturday, following the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The leaders shared a laugh after the interpreters translated their remarks, with Lee even clapping at the joke.

The brief banter sparked heavy media interest over the weekend, as Xi is rarely seen making jokes, let alone about espionage.

The lighthearted moment highlighted the growi

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