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China’s Xi given lavish welcome in North Korea ahead of closely watched talks with Kim

June 8, 2026 admin

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a lavish welcome as he arrived in Pyongyang, North Korea on Monday (June 8, 2026) for a rare visit expected to focus on reasserting China’s unique influence over the North in return for providing economic and political benefits. China’s Xinhua News Agency reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…

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

June 8, 2026 admin

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Pyongyang on Monday (June 8, 2026) 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. During his two-day stay, Mr. Xi will meet leader Kim Jong Un. It…

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North Korean leader Kim showcases new warship ahead of visit by China’s Xi

June 6, 2026 admin

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows its destroyer Kang Kon during the sea trials at an undisclosed location in North Korea on June 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: KCNA via AP North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of a new warship repaired after a failed launch last year and…

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

June 5, 2026 admin

People watch a TV screen showing a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. | Photo Credit: AP Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced on Friday (June 5, 2026), in what will be his first visit in years. The…

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