Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on June 10, 2026. This meeting comes as Kim seeks to affirm North Korea's position as a nuclear power, despite Xi's lack of public comments regarding North Korea's nuclear program.
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China and North Korea Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Nuclear Developments
On June 10, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a meeting in Pyongyang. The meeting highlights North Korea's efforts to establish itself as a nuclear power, while Xi has not publicly addressed the issue of North Korea's nuclear capabilities.
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China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance
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China and North Korea Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Nuclear Developments
