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Xi Jinping visits North Korea for first time since 2019

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Posted Jun 9, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-09-1800
Xi Jinping visits North Korea for first time since 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping recently concluded a two-day state visit to North Korea, marking the first time a Chinese head of state has traveled to the country since 2019.

Chinese President Xi Jinping recently concluded a two-day state visit to North Korea, marking the first time a Chinese head of state has traveled to the country since 2019. The visit, which occurred on Monday and Tuesday, highlighted a mutual desire for increased cooperation between Beijing and Pyongyang. A notable aspect of the visit was the absence of North Korea's nuclear program from official accounts of the discussions, a detail observers have deemed significant. This high-level engagement underscores the ongoing diplomatic and strategic ties between the two nations, reinforcing their bilateral relationship amidst regional dynamics.

Sources: Le Monde — International

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