What we know about Chinese leader’s visit to North Korea
By Kang Jin-kyu and Claire Lee President Xi Jinping concluded a visit to North Korea on Tuesday, after meetings with Kim Jong Un that the Chinese leader said reached an “important consensus” on building ties. This picture taken and released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows (from left) Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju attending a welcoming ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square i
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit to Pyongyang, marking his first official trip to North Korea since 2019. During the summit, Xi and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly reached an "important consensus" on strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in various sectors, including diplomacy, law enforcement, and the military. The leaders also discussed expanding economic collaboration, with China reaffirming its role as North Korea's primary economic partner. The visit saw Xi receive a grand welcoming ceremony, highlighting the renewed emphasis on the long-standing relationship between the two nations.
The summit is significant as it occurs amidst ongoing international scrutiny of North Korea's nuclear program and follows recent diplomatic engagements involving China, the US, and Russia.
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