Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up

Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.

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China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit

President Xi Jinping is on a rare visit to North Korea, where he commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un.

Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korean war monument evokes ‘eternal historical memory’

Visiting a historic mountainside in Pyongyang, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the shared sacrifices and deep historical ties between China and North Korea. On Tuesday, Xi and first lady Peng Liyuan paid tribute at the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower in Moran Hill, accompanied by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju. Honour guards placed a floral basket at the monument bearing a ribbon inscribed with the words, “The martyrs of the Chinese People’s Volunteer (CPV) Army a...

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North Korea, China agree to boost ties as Xi makes rare visit

China's President Xi Jinping is on his first visit to North Korea in seven years. It is also Xi's first international trip this year after hosting key summits with US and Russian leaders.

Kim Jong-Un 'at the top of his game' as North Korea to boost ties with China

China and North Korea's leaders met at a rare summit in Pyongyang on June 8. Both sides looks to reaffirm their traditional ties at a time of growing geopolitical tension. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks at what these two old allies are looking to get out of this relationship, and how Kim Jong-Un became North Korea's most powerful leader.

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North Korea and China leaders agree to boost ties at Pyongyang summit

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China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying it had established a deeper, more comprehensive understanding yielding a clearer path for development of ties, the official Xinhua news agency said. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Xi agreed to expand cooperation in the areas of politics, economy and culture at a summit in Pyongyang that opened a new chapter in ties, the North’s official KCNA news agency said. “The mutual understanding...

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What was left unsaid may be biggest takeaway from Xi-Kim summit

The lack of any public reference to North Korea's nuclear program during the talks has reinforced the perception that China no longer views denuclearization as a viable option.

China and North Korea expand ties at Pyongyang summit as Xi Jinping visits Kim Jong Un

In his first visit in seven years to China's only formal treaty ally, Xi told Kim he aimed to strengthen ties, with both agreeing to strive for closer strategic communication through official visits.

Kim, Xi vow stronger North Korea-China ties, silent on denuclearization

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to open a new era in bilateral relations during their summit in Pyongyang, with both sides emphasizing political trust, practical cooperation and their shared socialist identity, the North's state media reported Tuesday. The summit, held Monday during Xi’s first visit to North Korea in seven years, came as the two countries mark the 65th anniversary of their Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. It also u

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China’s Xi Jinping pledges unwavering support for Kim Jong Un on rare visit to North Korea

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North Korean and Chinese leaders agree to boost ties at Pyongyang summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping, making his first visit to North Korea in seven years, told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he would use his trip as an opportunity to make significant progress in bilateral relations, KCNA said.

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. AFP looks at what we know about the rare summit. What happened? Xi arrived in the North Korean capital Pyongyang […]

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North Korean, Chinese leaders agree to boost ties at Pyongyang summit

Xi, Kim agree to deepen strategic communication as Chinese president makes first visit to Pyongyang in seven years

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Vietnam, Thailand to create new momentum for defense ties

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Gen. Phan Van Giang met with Lieut. Gen. Adul Boonthumjaroen, Thai Minister of Defense in Hanoi on June 8, as the latter accompanied Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul on an official visit and attendance at the third ASEAN Future Forum.

Xi Jinping Applauds Kim's 'Socialist Cause' In Warm North Korea State Visit

Xi Jinping Applauds Kim's 'Socialist Cause' In Warm North Korea State Visit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warmly greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang Monday, kicking off Xi's two-day state visit to the internationally isolated country - which is his first trip there in seven years. Xi has called for deepening "strategic coordination and cooperation" with North Korea shortly after receiving a lavish, red carpet welcome at the airport. The two sides should inject "p...

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Kazakhstan, South Korea Deepen Economic Cooperation Ahead of Tokayev’s Seoul Visit

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan and South Korea discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, critical minerals, and technology during the 11th meeting of the Kazakh-Korean Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation on June 8. The meeting highlighted the steady growth of bilateral economic ties. Mutual trade reached approximately $3.17 billion in 2025, while… The post Kazak...

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