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Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong Un as China and North Korea tighten alliance

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea for the first time in seven years, meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to strengthen bilateral relations. The visit included a formal state reception and highlighted the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in diplomacy, law enforcement, and military exchanges. Despite ongoing international pressure on North Korea regarding its nuclear program, China continues to serve as its key economic and diplomatic ally.

Updated: 09/06/2026 - 10:50 GMT+2

China's President travelled to North Korea for the first time in seven years, underscoring the strategic importance of ties between the two neighbours.

Xi Jinping met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and declared his willingness to elevate bilateral relations to "new heights". The visit featured a lavish state reception, military honours and large crowds waving Chinese and North Korean flags across the capital. The summit comes at a time of heightened diplomatic activity for Beijing, which has recently hosted leaders including US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The talks reflected growing regional uncertainty and North Korea's evolving position within the balance of power in Northeast Asia. China remains Pyongyang's largest trading partner and a vital source of economic and diplomatic support despite international sanctions. During the meeting, Xi called for stronger cooperation in diplomacy, law enforcement and military exchanges.

While Beijing continues to support the long-term goal of denuclearisation, North Korea has repeatedly described its nuclear arsenal as irreversible. Analysts view the visit as an effort by China to preserve stability on its border, maintain influence over Pyongyang and reinforce its role in a region increasingly shaped by rivalry among China, the United States, Russia, Japan and South Korea.

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Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong Un as China and North Korea tighten alliance

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea for the first time in seven years, meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to strengthen bilateral relations. The visit included a formal state reception and highlighted the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in diplomacy, law enforcement, and military exchanges. Despite ongoing international pressure on North Korea regarding its nuclear program, China continues to serve as its key economic and diplomatic ally.

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