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China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit

President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare summit in Pyongyang. The leaders agreed to strengthen strategic ties, with Xi emphasizing opposition to hegemony and promoting regional stability. The visit highlights Beijing's view of Pyongyang as a strategic asset.

The Economic Times

Kim and Xi agree to boost ties at North Korea summit

Kim Jong-un has told Xi Jinping that North Korea supports Beijing's "One China" policy over Taiwan, as the leaders met to deepen ties at a summit in Pyongyang.

AAP

Xi And Kim Push For Increased Cooperation As Beijing And Pyongyang Get Closer

Kim Jong Un hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang on Monday with a large-scale ceremonial welcome featuring military honors, flag-lined streets and coordinated displays across the North Korean capital as part of a rare visit by the Chinese leader.

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‘A special sense of closeness’: China’s Xi vows stronger ties with North Korea in rare visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that China world not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un during a rare summit between the two leaders in Pyongyang. The summit comes at a time when China's economy,…

France 24

Amidst Iran, Ukraine conflicts, China President Xi Jinping, North Korea leader Kim Jong Un sends message to Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin

Chinese president's first trip to North Korea since 2019 and also his first foreign visit this year.

The Economic Times

Influential Sister of North Korean Supreme Leader Describes Call For Denuclearisation as 'US Fantasy'

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong rejects US calls for denuclearisation, labelling them outdated. Her remarks highlight Pyongyang's commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal amid international tensions.

International Business Times UK

While world makes beeline for Beijing, Xi flies to North Korea - Why China is worried about Kim Jong Un and Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in North Korea for his first overseas trip of the year.

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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 hails 'new start' in North Korea ties ahead of summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea to strengthen ties. This visit occurs as North Korea increases trade and military cooperation with Russia. China aims to foster strategic cooperation and socialism. North Korea has showcased its military strength ahead of the summit. This marks Xi's first international trip this…

The Economic Times

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

Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang on trip to revitalise China-North Korea ties

Kim Jong-un welcomes Chinese leader on visit to renew relations strained amid Pyongyang’s closeness with Russia

The Guardian - UK

Chinese leader Xi arrives in NKorea for talks with Kim

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea with expectations his two-day visit will have big ramifications on bilateral ties.

AAP

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.

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The Economic Times

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 Independent UK

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 Times of India

‘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.

The Economic Times

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.

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The Independent UK

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 Economic Times

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."

AAP

Kim's sister reaffirms North Korea's nuclear status

Ahead of a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korea has reaffirmed its status as a nuclear-armed state.

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 Independent UK

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

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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.

Caixin Global

The Week Ahead: Xi Visits North Korea; SpaceX Sets for IPO

Cross-border brokerages start to restrict services for Chinese mainland clients; Apple holds Worldwide Developers Conference

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