China's Xi lands in North Korea for rare visit, hails 'invincible friendship' with Pyongyang
China’s President Xi Jinping hailed an “invincible friendship” with Pyongyang as he arrived in North Korea on Monday, his first trip abroad this year after hosting back-to-back summits in Beijing. China, Washington’s chief geopolitical rival, has been North Korea’s main trading partner by far for decades and a key source of diplomatic and economic support for the country hit by multiple international sanctions. Military officers lined a red carpet as an Air China plane carryi
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a high-profile visit, marking his first trip to the nation since 2019. During the visit, Xi emphasized the enduring and unbreakable nature of the partnership between Beijing and Pyongyang, despite shifting geopolitical dynamics. The summit occurs as North Korean nuclear negotiations with the United States remain stalled, with Pyongyang recently reaffirming its commitment to its nuclear arsenal. Analysts suggest that China is increasingly focused on maintaining regional stability and supporting the longevity of the North Korean regime rather than aggressively pursuing denuclearization. While Russia has recently deepened its military ties with North Korea, experts believe Beijing remains the primary strategic partner for Pyongyang. This diplomatic engagement highlights China's desire to exert influence over its neighbor while managing broader tensions with Washington.
The visit underscores China's strategic interest in maintaining a stable, aligned buffer state on its border amidst intensifying global power competition.
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