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While world makes beeline for Beijing, Xi flies to North Korea - Why China is worried about Kim Jong Un and Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in North Korea for his first overseas trip of the year.

The Times of India

Rare visit: China's Xi Jinping meets North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping began a state visit to North Korea, meeting with leader Kim Jong Un to strengthen strategic ties. Xi emphasized their "unbreakable and enduring" friendship and commitment to regional peace. The visit occurs amid heightened tensions and North Korea's non-negotiable stance on its nuclear program.

The Times of India

China's Xi hails 'new start' in North Korea ties ahead of summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea to strengthen ties. This visit occurs as North Korea increases trade and military cooperation with Russia. China aims to foster strategic cooperation and socialism. North Korea has showcased its military strength ahead of the summit. This marks Xi's first international trip this…

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China's Xi lands in North Korea for rare visit

SEOUL - China's President Xi Jinping hailed an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang as he arrived in North Korea Monday, his first trip abroad this year after hosting back-to-back summits in Beijing.

Bangkok Post

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

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Pyongyang 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

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang on trip to revitalise China-North Korea ties

Kim Jong-un welcomes Chinese leader on visit to renew relations strained amid Pyongyang’s closeness with Russia

The Guardian - UK

Chinese leader Xi arrives in NKorea for talks with Kim

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea with expectations his two-day visit will have big ramifications on bilateral ties.

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China's Xi to visit North Korea after meetings with Trump, Putin

SEOUL - Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in North Korea on Monday after hosting back-to-back summits with US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin last month.

Bangkok Post

Xi’s war on the Uyghurs: The battle for identity in China's far West

When Chinese authorities detained Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti in January 2014, his daughter Jewher Ilham was preparing for a future she believed would include both her family and her father's work promoting dialogue between Uyghurs and Han Chinese. Instead, Tohti was sentenced later that year to life imprisonment on separatism-related…

The Times of India

What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperation and reaffirming China's strategic footing. On the other hand, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is keen on securing financial assistance while forging a collective stance against American influence.

The Economic Times

What China and North Korea stand to gain from Xi Jinping’s rare summit with Kim Jong Un

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for first time in nearly seven years, offering North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un a stage to showcase an increasingly assertive foreign policy. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK

‘Anachronistic dream’: Kim Jong Un’s sister rejects US denuclearisation push ahead of Xi visit

North Korea on Sunday firmly rejected US claims that Washington and Beijing share a goal of denuclearising the Korean Peninsula, reaffirming its status as a nuclear-armed state a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to visit Pyongyang.

The Times of India

North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dreams'

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed U.S. denuclearization calls as "anachronistic dreams," vowing to expand the nation's nuclear arsenal amid perceived threats. This statement precedes Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, marking a significant diplomatic event. North Korea continues to prioritize bolstering its nuclear capabilities and missile production.

The Economic Times

North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization an 'anachronistic dreams'

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called a U_S_ push for denuclearization of North Korea “anachronistic dreams."

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The Economic Times

North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': leader's sister

North Korea's nuclear weapons program is "absolutely non-negotiable," stated Kim Yo Jong, the leader's sister, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit. She rejected US claims of reaffirmed denuclearization goals, calling them "false information" and asserting that North Korea's nuclear status is an "irreversible course."

AAP

Kim's sister reaffirms North Korea's nuclear status

Ahead of a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korea has reaffirmed its status as a nuclear-armed state.

The Times of India

Why Iran remains too important for China to lose

China and Iran have maintained diplomatic ties for decades. Yet Beijing's response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been notably measured: diplomatic support for Tehran, criticism of US and Israeli military actions, and repeated calls for de-escalation — but no indication of a willingness to intervene more…

Euronews

Von der Leyen warned about China. Europe didn't listen. Will it now?

Three years ago, Ursula von der Leyen set an assertive tone in a landmark speech about EU-China relations. Today, she is on the verge of turning her words into action. But a formidable challenge remains in her way.

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North Korea to build 10,000-ton destroyer, state media says before Xi Jinping's visit

North Korea announced plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un ordering the deployment of the Kang Gon and another warship. This comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, as Kim seeks to bolster naval capabilities and deter nuclear war.

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un shows off new warship and vows to arm North Korean navy with nuclear weapons ahead of Xi visit

Kim regime has ramped up displays of its nuclear and military strength in days before crucial visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Caixin Global

The Week Ahead: Xi Visits North Korea; SpaceX Sets for IPO

Cross-border brokerages start to restrict services for Chinese mainland clients; Apple holds Worldwide Developers Conference

Latin Times

US Journalist Who Worked for Chinese State Media Admits Acting as Unregistered Agent for China

Pauken reportedly received more than $100,000, along with travel expenses, for reports he was told would be read by President Xi Jinping

The Economic Times

Russia, US and nuclear: What to expect from Xi-Kim summit

China's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on Monday as he seeks to cement Beijing's influence in its own backyard, following summits with US counterpart Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin. Xi will seek to assert China's central role in the region, while for Kim, just the "visual deference…

The Economic Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges non-interference in 'delicate' India-China relations

Russian President Putin said Moscow won't interfere in India-China relations. He expressed confidence that both nations are committed to resolving border disputes amicably. Putin highlighted Russia's independent partnerships with both India and China.

Bangkok Post

China's Xi to visit North Korea next week for 1st time in 7 years

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week at the invitation of leader Kim Jong Un, the two countries' state media said Friday, in what would be his first trip to the country since June 2019.

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