Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a rare visit to Pyongyang and tells North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that China’s support is “unwavering,” according to reports from multiple outlets. In meetings with Kim, Xi expresses continued backing for the North Korea leader and for North Korea’s development interests, with both sides agreeing to strengthen their strategic ties.
The visit is described as Xi’s first foreign trip of the year. Coverage highlights that Xi’s message is framed as consistent despite changes in the international environment, reflecting Beijing’s longstanding approach toward its relationship with Pyongyang. The Kathmandu Post and the South China Morning Post both report that Xi pledges continued support for Kim and signals that China and North Korea plan to deepen cooperation.
Overall, the accounts converge on the same core points: Xi is in Pyongyang for high-level talks, he publicly reaffirms China’s steadfast support for Kim Jong Un, and the leaders discuss bolstering strategic relations between China and North Korea.
