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Rare visit: China's Xi Jinping meets North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping began a state visit to North Korea, meeting with leader Kim Jong Un to strengthen strategic ties. Xi emphasized their "unbreakable and enduring" friendship and commitment to regional peace. The visit occurs amid heightened tensions and North Korea's non-negotiable stance on its nuclear program.

The Times of India

China's Xi lands in North Korea for rare visit

SEOUL - China's President Xi Jinping hailed an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang as he arrived in North Korea Monday, his first trip abroad this year after hosting back-to-back summits in Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Chinese leader Xi heads to North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Pyongyang in his first visit in seven years, a trip likely meant to reassert China’s unique influence over North Korea in return for providing economic and political benefits

The Independent UK

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China's Xi to visit North Korea after meetings with Trump, Putin

SEOUL - Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in North Korea on Monday after hosting back-to-back summits with US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin last month.

Bangkok Post

What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperation and reaffirming China's strategic footing. On the other hand, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is keen on securing financial assistance while forging a collective stance against American influence.

The Economic Times

What China and North Korea stand to gain from Xi Jinping’s rare summit with Kim Jong Un

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for first time in nearly seven years, offering North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un a stage to showcase an increasingly assertive foreign policy. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK

‘Anachronistic dream’: Kim Jong Un’s sister rejects US denuclearisation push ahead of Xi visit

North Korea on Sunday firmly rejected US claims that Washington and Beijing share a goal of denuclearising the Korean Peninsula, reaffirming its status as a nuclear-armed state a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to visit Pyongyang.

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North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dreams'

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed U.S. denuclearization calls as "anachronistic dreams," vowing to expand the nation's nuclear arsenal amid perceived threats. This statement precedes Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, marking a significant diplomatic event. North Korea continues to prioritize bolstering its nuclear capabilities and missile production.

The Economic Times

North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization an 'anachronistic dreams'

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called a U_S_ push for denuclearization of North Korea “anachronistic dreams."

The Independent UK

North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': leader's sister

North Korea's nuclear weapons program is "absolutely non-negotiable," stated Kim Yo Jong, the leader's sister, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit. She rejected US claims of reaffirmed denuclearization goals, calling them "false information" and asserting that North Korea's nuclear status is an "irreversible course."

The Economic Times

North Korea to build 10,000-ton destroyer, state media says before Xi Jinping's visit

North Korea announced plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un ordering the deployment of the Kang Gon and another warship. This comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, as Kim seeks to bolster naval capabilities and deter nuclear war.

The Economic Times

Kim Jong Un shows off new warship and vows to arm North Korean navy with nuclear weapons ahead of Xi visit

Kim regime has ramped up displays of its nuclear and military strength in days before crucial visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

As US fights a war to reduce nuclear threat from Iran, North Korea builds new plant to ramp up weapon development at ‘exponential rate’

State media has been releasing photos of various site inspections and tests.

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The Economic Times

Russia, US and nuclear: What to expect from Xi-Kim summit

China's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on Monday as he seeks to cement Beijing's influence in its own backyard, following summits with US counterpart Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin. Xi will seek to assert China's central role in the region, while for Kim, just the "visual deference…

Bangkok Post

China's Xi to visit North Korea next week for 1st time in 7 years

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week at the invitation of leader Kim Jong Un, the two countries' state media said Friday, in what would be his first trip to the country since June 2019.

Euronews

Xi Jinping set for North Korea trip on Monday in first visit to Pyongyang in seven years

The trip comes just weeks after Xi separately hosted US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.

The Times of India

Xi Jinping to visit North Korea after 7 years as Kim expands nuclear programme

Chinese president Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced on Friday, marking his first visit to the country in nearly seven years.

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The Economic Times

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week. This marks his first trip in almost seven years. The visit follows North Korea's recent reveal of a new facility for producing nuclear bomb ingredients. This development signals North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's intent to solidify his…

The Economic Times

Amid US-Iran war, North Korea flaunts new nuclear fuel facility, Kim Jong Un calls it "amazing, beyond rhetorical description"

North Korea has revealed a new facility for nuclear bomb fuel production, with Kim Jong Un vowing to exponentially expand the nation's nuclear capabilities. This development, amid global concerns and a renewed US-Iran conflict, signals a significant escalation in Pyongyang's weapons program. Experts believe the country's nuclear arsenal could now…

The Economic Times

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea has revealed a new facility for producing nuclear bomb fuels. Leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to significantly increase the country's nuclear arsenal. State media showed images of a large centrifuge hall, suggesting uranium enrichment. This move aligns with Kim's vows to expand the nuclear program amid perceived…

France 24

North Korea unveils nuclear fuel plant as Kim vows 'exponential' boost to deterrent

North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility believed to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate”. Photos suggested the site may be a uranium enrichment facility. Kim has repeatedly cited US-led military threats as underpinning…

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un unveils new uranium-enrichment facility and vows to beef up nuclear forces

North Korean leader says confrontations with ‘most ferocious enemies’ makes bolstering nuclear war deterrent an urgent task

The Economic Times

America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choice

The United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have diminished its influence. The article suggests focusing on reviving traditional diplomacy and humanitarian aid. It highlights the need for professional diplomats over amateurs. A reformed UN can still achieve limited…

International Business Times UK

World War 3 Fears: Kim Jong Un Tests AI-Controlled Weapons Aimed at 'Complete Collapse' of Rivals

North Korea's AI-controlled missile tests, overseen by Kim Jong Un, have heightened fears of World War Three. The drills showcased advanced weaponry amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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