Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded his first visit to North Korea in seven years, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Xi agreeing to expand cooperation across political, economic and cultural sectors.
The summit in Pyongyang marked the 65th anniversary of the China–North Korea friendship treaty and focused on strengthening bilateral relations, strategic communication and high-level exchanges.
Key developments:
- China and North Korea agreed to deepen cooperation in politics, trade, culture and diplomacy.
- Both sides pledged to increase exchanges between senior officials and strengthen strategic coordination.
- Kim reiterated support for the One China principle, Beijing’s position on Taiwan.
- Discussions highlighted friendship and cooperation, while North Korea’s nuclear programme was not publicly referenced.
Xi described bilateral relations as entering a clearer phase of future development, while both governments characterised the visit as opening a new chapter in China–North Korea ties. Analysts noted differing emphases in official accounts, with Beijing highlighting practical cooperation and Pyongyang focusing on partnership and sovereignty.
ℹ️ REUTERS
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