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Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a cl

China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meet in Pyongyang Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met on Monday at a rare summit in Pyongyang.

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

China's Xi Reels In North Korea As Kim and Putin's Alliance Deepens By John Feng China Editor 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged greater trade with North Korea and more high-level meetings with its leader, Kim Jong Un, both significant wins for the ruler of one of the world’s most isolated regimes. Xi made the remarks during summit talks in Pyongyang on Monday, state media reported, as part of his first official trip to China's neighbor in seven years. He promised to "open up a new future" of relations between the two countries. Kim appears to be benefiting from a quiet contest for influence over Pyongyang between Xi and President Vladimir Putin of Russia. President Donald Trump may also be seeking an audience at a time of global instability. Officially, Xi ’s trip marked the 65 th anniversary of China and North Korea’s mutual defense treaty, but Pyongyang now has more than one ally. ... Russia has deepened its diplomatic and defense ties with North Korea in recent years, including through the signing of a new…

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China's Xi Jinping held a summit on Monday in Pyongyang and agreed to expand cooperation between the two countries in politics, economy and culture, North Korea's state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.

N. Korea's Kim, in message to Xi, vows strong ties with China ... This photo, published by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency, Sept. 5, shows leader Kim Jong-un, left, shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their talks the previous day. Yonhap North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to develop bilateral ties with China regardless of changes in the international situation in his message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, according to Pyongyang's state media. Kim sent a congratulatory message to Xi to mark the 76th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). "It is the steadfast stand of our Party and the government of the Republic to steadily develop the traditional DPRK-China friendship no matter how the international situation may change," Kim wrote in the message. DPRK refers to North Korea's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Kim said North Korea is willing to cooperate with China to further strengthen their relations and defend peace and stability in the region and beyond "through the close strategic communication and cooperation," according to the KCNA. …

China:What Xi and Kim Want From Their Summit in North Korea—Chinese leader arrives on mission to advance ties among top U.S. adversaries-The high-stakes Pyongyang summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is driven by distinct, highly calculated strategic

Kim Jong Un says ready to bring relations between North Korea, China to new level — KCNA The official stressed that North Korea and China are connected not only by their neighborhood, but also by a common ideology, as well as a history of cooperation

Mr. Xi met with Mr. Kim before or after each of those summits in an effort to keep Pyongyang within China’s orbit. Ties cooled during the pandemic, but Mr. Kim’s growing alignment with Moscow has since compelled Beijing to court North Korea once again.

(News Focus) N. Korea, China reaffirm ties, silent on nuclear issues SEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- For North Korea, leader Kim Jong-un's recent summit wi...

#China commitment 2safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President Xi Jinping told Pyongyang's leader during a rare summit.The neighbours should strengthen strategic ties & firmly protect their sovereignty, security apple.news/AXD_ywMTART2...

Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un reach important consensus on advancing bilateral ties The Chinese president said that during the visit he and Kim Jong Un reached important agreements, including maintaining high-level contacts, deepening strategic coordination, expanding practical cooperation and strengthening people-to-people ties

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.

As the summit between Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un kicks off, Dasl Yoon and @austinramzy.bsky.social look at how each side hopes to benefit this week. While Kim has more cards to play than in the past, "China remains North Korea’s primary benefactor"—so Xi ultimately holds the stronger hand.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping, wary of growing ties between North Korea and Russia, turned on the charm in Pyongyang this week. For North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the summit was about influence. For Mr. Xi, it was about stability. #china #northkorea #summit www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

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Don’t be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest https://www.byteseu.com/2120335/ Chinese President Xi Jinping’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang earlier this month celebrated their decades-long alliance, with both sides vowing to elevate their ties to “new …

China-North Korea:. @rachelminyoung1 : “In the weeks leading up to the summit, N. Korea has pursued a dual-track strategy: showing greater support for Beijing’s positions on Taiwan and Japan…while simultaneously warning that its nuclear status is non-negotiable.”

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

‘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, strengthened by growing trade and military ties to Russia, could boost ⁠North Korea's confidence in talks.

Xi says ready to work with Kim for 'long-term, sound and stable' China-North Korea ties Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed readiness to work with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to foster long-term, stable bilateral ties. This comes amid escalating regional tensions and Pyongyang's deepening military collaboration with Russia. Xi's message, in response to Kim's congratulatory note, highlighted the historical bond and commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership, underscoring China's crucial economic role for North Korea.

(LEAD) N. Korea, China vow new era of ties in Kim-Xi summit: KCNA SEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and China reaffirmed their commitment to s...

North Korea: Kim balances ties with China and Russia Kim’s balancing act. As #China and #Russia vie for influence in #NorthKorea, Victor Cha tells #F24Debate Pyongyang is wary of becoming too entangled with either power➡️https://go.france24.com/oFbt

North Korea and China agree to strengthen strategic coordination and cooperation Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping agreed to hold celebrations in both countries on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the two countries

🌏 East Asia Xi-Kim Pyongyang Summit: China Deepens North Korea Ties, Avoids Nuclear Issue Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day state visit to Pyongyang on June 9, 2026, his first trip to North Korea in seven years. Read more at https://neutralized-brief.vercel.app

China's Xi and North Korea's Kim Pledge Deeper Ties During Meeting in ... Like Follow Followed Add us on Ken Moritsugu, Simina Mistreanu Published Sep 4, 2025, 6:14 PM EDT Sign in to your Military.com account In this photo provided by the North Korean government, from second left in front, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrive for a reception marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP) Originally published by Associated Press BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged mutual support and enhanced cooperation during talks in Beijing on the sidelines of festivities commemorating the end of World War II, state media said Thursday. Xi and Kim, along with top officials from their countries, met at Beijing's Great Hall of the People a day after Kim attended a Chinese military parade alongside other foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kim is making a rare trip outside North Korea. Xi highlighted the "traditional friendship" …

(2nd LD) N. Korea, China vow new era of ties in Kim-Xi summit: KCNA SEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and China reaffirmed their commitment to s...

Vice N. Korean FM vows deeper cultural cooperation with China at Chinese Embassy event SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A senior North Korean diplomat has pledged to deepen ...

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

Was Xi’s stand on China-North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia? North Korea is gaining in strategic importance for China to counter the United States, but Pyongyang may refrain from intensifying military ties with Beijing, analysts say. During his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said both sides should “enhance exchanges in diplomacy, law enforcement and military affairs”, according to state news agency Xinhua. Despite pledges from both sides to strengthen strategic communications, denuclearisation of the...

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

(3rd LD) N. Korea, China vow new era of ties in Kim-Xi summit: KCNA SEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President ...

😱 Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited North Korea for the first time in seven years, where he held talks with Kim Jong Un. Following the summit, the parties agreed to expand cooperation in the political, economic, and cultural spheres, as well as to intensify high-level contacts. RealUA Tg

Tilt towards Beijing? Xi and Kim vow to ‘open new chapter’ in ties China and North Korea have pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation and defend each other’s sovereignty, according to a North Korean state media report covering Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day visit to Pyongyang. The two leaders vowed to “open a new chapter” in bilateral ties and expand exchanges and cooperation in political, economic, cultural and other fields, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Tuesday. It quoted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as saying that...

China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit <p>Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2006079">first visit to North Korea in seven years</a>, saying it had established a deeper, more comprehensive understanding yielding a clearer path for development of ties, the official <em>Xinhua</em> news agency said.</p> <p>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 <em>KCNA</em> news agency said.</p> <p>“The mutual understanding between <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2006244">China and North Korea</a> has become deeper and more comprehensive, and the direction of future development has become clearer and more defined,” Xi told his hosts at a luncheon before his departure, <em>Xinhua</em> added.</p> <p>Kim waved both hands as Xi’s plane taxied down the tarmac, in footage from China’s state broadcaster <em>CCTV</em>, after an enthusiastic send-off by Pyongyang residents, who lined the road to the airport, waving flags and shouting friendship slogans.</p> <p>Earlier, t…

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

N. Korea, China vow new era of ties in Kim-Xi summit: KCNA SEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and China reaffirmed their commitment to s...

Xi says he is ready to work with Kim for 'stable' China-North Korea ... Xi says he is ready to work with Kim for ‘stable’ China-North Korea ties: KCNA Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments The exchange between the two leaders comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rare visit to North Korea in June, when he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen ties. PHOTO: AFP Published Jul 05, 2026, 10:50 AM Updated Jul 05, 2026, 10:55 AM Set as preferred source Listen SEOUL – China’s President Xi Jinping said he was ready to work with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to steer their bilateral relationship towards “long-term, sound and stable” development, Pyongyang’s state media reported on July 5 . The exchange follows Xi’s rare visit to North Korea in June , when the two leaders pledged to deepen ties as tensions rise on the Korean peninsula and Pyongyang expands its military cooperation with Russia. In a message dated July 1 , Xi thanked Kim for his congratulatory message marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of China’s Communist Party, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Xi said Kim’s message reflected the “deep and wa…

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi Kim Jong Un has sent Xi Jinping a congratulatory message to mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.

Xi and Kim pledge deeper cooperation between China and North Korea China and North Korea should strengthen exchanges "in diplomacy, law enforcement, and the military", Chinese leader Xi Jinping has suggested during a rare two-day visit to Pyongyang.

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

Kim Jong Un vows to strengthen ties with China - A News North Korean leaderKim Jong Unreaffirmed his country's commitment to deepening ties withChina, the state-run Korea Central News Agency reported Tuesday. "It is the steadfast stand of the Workers' Party of Korea and the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to further strengthen and develop the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation" with China "as required by the times," said Kim, replying to a congratulatory message from Chinese President Xi Jinping on North Korea's founding anniversary. "We believe that the DPRK, together with the Chinese comrades, would more vigorously promote the development of DPRK-China friendly relations in the common struggle for accomplishing the socialist cause," he added. Recalling his recent participation in China's Victory Day celebrations in Beijing, Kim said he also held meaningful talks with President Xi. Kim also extended his best wishes for China's continued progress, expressing confidence in the country's success in "fulfilling the 14th Five-Year Plan and building a modern socialist state in an all-round way" under the leadership of the Communist Pa…

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

Latest From NPR China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance NPR | By Anthony Kuhn , Jennifer Pak Published June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:02 朝鮮通信社 / KCNA via KNS via AP In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Chinese President Xi Jinping (center left) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center right) during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday. SEOUL/SHANGHAI — The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The two-day trip — President Xi Jinping's first to North Korea in nearly seven years — comes shortly after his summit with President Trump in Beijing, where the White House said both sides agreed on the shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea. Beijing did not publicly echo Washington's claim. And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Instead, Xi focused on China's "firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment,…

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.

North Korea's Kim vows to deepen ties with China in message to Xi North Korea’s Kim vows to deepen ties with China in message to Xi Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments (From left) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he is ready to work more closely with Chinese president Xi Jinping to strengthen both countries’ relationship. PHOTO: AFP Published Jul 01, 2026, 08:18 AM Updated Jul 01, 2026, 09:23 AM Set as preferred source Listen Summarise Kim Jong Un pledged to strengthen North Korea's ties with China. The two leaders agreed recently on a "far-reaching blueprint" to develop their bilateral relations. China remains North Korea's largest economic partner. AI generated SEOUL -– North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed on July 1 to keep strengthening relations with China, describing recent summit talks with President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang as a “historic occasion”. In a congratulatory message to Xi marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, Kim said it was Pyongyang’s “steadfast stand” to steadily develop relations with Beijing, according to the North’s state-run Korean Central News Agency. “It is the steadfast stand of our P…