Monday, June 8Monday, June 8Xi Jinping vows unwavering support for Kim Jong Un in rare Pyongyang visit
Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a two-day state visit, his first to North Korea in seven years, to reaffirm Beijing’s unwavering support for Kim Jong Un and deepen their strategic alliance amid rising regional tensions. The Chinese president’s arrival, broadcast live on North Korean state television, underscores the enduring partnership between the two capitals as both leaders seek to counter Western pressure and expand economic and military cooperation.
During a high-stakes summit marking the 65th anniversary of their Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance, Xi told Kim that China would not waver in defending their shared interests or in backing the North Korean leader’s regime. “China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea,” Xi said, according to French broadcaster France 24 . Analysts interpret the visit as a deliberate move by Beijing to reassert influence in Pyongyang, particularly as Russia’s presence in North Korea grows following its war in Ukraine.
The timing of Xi’s trip—his first foreign visit of 2026—signals Beijing’s prioritisation of its relationship with Pyongyang. Chinese state media reported that the two leaders discussed expanding practical cooperation in trade, agriculture, and technology, with Xi pledging to strengthen ties across multiple sectors . Observers note that China’s economic leverage, bolstered by growing trade and military ties to Moscow, could provide North Korea with renewed confidence in negotiations with Washington and Seoul.
Reactions to the summit have been swift. European outlets highlighted Xi’s pledge to support North Korea’s nuclear status, framing the visit as a counterbalance to Russia’s resurgence in the region . Meanwhile, regional analysts warn that the strengthened alliance could further isolate Pyongyang diplomatically while emboldening its hardline stance on denuclearisation talks.
Looking ahead, the summit’s outcomes may shape the geopolitical landscape of Northeast Asia. With both leaders reaffirming their mutual support, the visit signals a renewed commitment to a partnership that has weathered decades of international sanctions and shifting global alliances. As Xi departs Pyongyang on Tuesday, the question remains whether this display of unity will translate into tangible concessions—or merely reinforce the status quo.
Xi Visits Pyongyang as China Moves to Reassert Influence Over North Korea
gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
#NK #China China remains committed to supporting North Korea and Kim Jong Un, emphasizing the importance of their strategic ties and common interests. This commitment was reaffirmed by President Xi Jinping during his recent visit to Pyongyang. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · about 3 hours ago
#Russia #NK Kim Jong-un has earned up to $14 billion from the war in Ukraine by supplying weapons and military personnel to Russia, which is nearly equal to North Koreas annual GDP. This financial boost has significantly impacted North Koreas economy, contributing to its growth in recent years. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · about 3 hours ago
Xi Jinping est en Corée du Nord pour contrebalancer linfluence de la Russie, qui y fait son grand retour grâce à la guerre en Ukraine Le président chinois, dont cest le premier déplacement à létranger cette année, sera sans doute amené à finalement reconnaître à Pyongyang le statut de puissance nucléaire. ...
la libre · about 3 hours ago
Chinese President Xi visits Pyongyang, vows expanded ties with North Korea Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that Beijing stands ready to expand practical cooperation with North Korea across trade, agriculture, and technology, as he held talks with leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang to mark the 65th anniversary of their treaty of friendship and mutual assistance.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
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taz.de · about 3 hours ago
„O legătură specială. Xi Jinping promite relații mai strânse cu Coreea de Nord în cadrul unei vizite rare la Phenian China nu se va abate de la angajamentul său de a apăra interesele comune cu Coreea de Nord și nu va schimba sprijinul acordat lui Kim Jong Un, i-a spus președintele Xi Jinping liderului nord-coreean luni, în cadrul unei întâlniri la nivel înalt la Phenian, conform France24.
digi24 · about 3 hours ago
Opinion | Taiwan Needs U.S. Arms Now Washington is dragging its feet on delivery, weakening deterrence and amplifying the threat from Beijing.
wsj · about 3 hours ago
A special sense of closeness: Chinas 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 Chinas economy, strengthened by growing trade and military ties to Russia, could boost North Koreas confidence in talks.
france24 · about 3 hours ago
Opinion: The future of the China-US-Russia triangle after Pelosis visit to Taiwan Since February 24, 2022, the international communitys focus was concentrated entirely on the war in Ukraine and the growing Russia – West confrontation. It seemed that nothing could change the situation until the end of hostilities in Ukraine. However, on August 2 and 3, almost everyones attention shifted from Ukraine to Taiwan. As the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, stated her intention to visit Taiwan, up to half a million people were watching the trajectory of her plane on air flight tracking sites. The negative reaction of China, including the warning of President Xi during his conversation with President Biden that those who played with fire would be perished by it, created hype around this visit. Many were discussing the possibility of Chinese military jets closing the airspace over Taiwan and preventing Pelosis plane from landing in Taiwan, while some enthusiasts were even contemplating the possibility of a US-China direct military clash. As Pelosi landed in Taiwan and met with the Taiwanese President, the global social media was full of amateur assessments about the strategic victory of the US and the confirmation of the US global hegemony. However, as the dust settles down, and information noise and manipulation eventually decreases, a more serious assessment is needed to understand the real consequences of this visit.
commonspace · about 3 hours ago
Madeira e China assinam acordos para reforçar laços O secretário da Economia realça ainda que "a China é já hoje o principal exportador para Portugal, fora do quadro europeu, vendendo-nos cinco vezes mais produtos que os Estados Unidos"
observador · about 4 hours ago
Xi Jinping får varmt välkomnande av diktaturen Ledarna möts i Nordkorea
expressen · about 4 hours ago
Si Ťin-pching sľubuje KĽDR nezlomnú podporu Si Ťin-pching v Pchjongjangu sľubuje Kim Čong-unovi neochvejnú podporu a užšiu spoluprácu. Tým posilňuje čínsky vplyv v regióne aj globálne napätie.
aktuality.sk · about 4 hours ago
Pourquoi la Chine accuse le Japon dadopter un nouveau militarisme Agacé par les efforts diplomatiques de Tokyo pour éviter lannexion de Taïwan par la Chine, Pékin accuse le Japon de se remilitariser. Derrière ce reproche, récurrent dans la presse chinoise, la presse nippone croit déceler la menace que représente encore le Japon aux yeux de la Chine.
courrier international · about 4 hours ago